Harvard Lawsuit Highlights Trump Visa Crackdown Impact on International Students

Friday, May 30, 2025, 7:21 am

Harvard University has mounted a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over its restrictive foreign student visa policies under the Trump administration. The action comes amid reports that even international figures, like Belgium’s future queen, are feeling the squeeze, casting a long shadow over academic communities.

foxnews.com / Trump says he wants foreign students who don't 'cause trouble,' slams Harvard for being 'a big shot'

Trump criticizes Harvard for acting like a 'big shot' and suggests reallocating funds to trade schools.

foxnews.com / Harvard vs. Trump: All the president wants is for the university to obey the law

The clash between Trump and Harvard over ideological control and cultural Marxism highlights a battle with significant educational and financial stakes.

foxnews.com / Harvard DHS lawsuit revives Supreme Court conflict of interest questions

Harvard University's lawsuit against DHS over Trump's foreign student visa ban may reach the Supreme Court, raising potential conflict of interest questions.

theepochtimes.com / America in Brief

Elon Musk steps down; Chinese student visas to be revoked; U.S. reaches agreement with Boeing over criminal case; Harvard can still enrol foreign students.

nypost.com / State Department begins ‘vetting’ all visa applications for foreigners visiting Harvard

US embassies and consulates have been told by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "immediately begin additional vetting" on Harvard-associated visas "for any purpose."

nypost.com / Belgium’s future queen, Princess Elisabeth, caught up in Harvard foreign student crackdown

The 23-year-old royal has just wrapped up her first year at the Ivy League school -- but is now facing uncertainty amid President Trump’s crackdown on international students.

cbsnews.com / Trump's international student crackdown could lead to talent losses

In the wake of President Trump's efforts to limit the number of international students at universities in the U.S., some foreign students are looking outside the U.S. to study. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

cbsnews.com / Trump administration orders "additional vetting" for anyone wanting to come to Harvard

The State Department says all visa applicants who are seeking to travel to Harvard — visitors as well as students — should face additional vetting, according to an email obtained by CBS News.

cbsnews.com / Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from restricting foreign students at Harvard

A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning Harvard's international students. President Trump has proposed capping the number of foreign students at Harvard at around 15%, which is about half of its current amount.

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