Harvard to win injunction in foreign student fight against Trump administration
US judge says she will issue stay against revoking foreign student status, which would remain in place until a final ruling is reached
A federal judge in Boston said on Thursday she would extend legal relief to Harvard University in its fight against the Donald Trump administration’s effort to revoke its authority to host foreign students.
Once issued, the injunction would remain in place until a final judgment on the case is made.
The termination, which came amid an escalating clash between the Trump administration and Harvard, would have affected more than 7,000 visa holders, according to the university’s complaint.
During the 2024-2025 school year, Harvard hosted 1,282 students and 844 scholars from mainland China, as well as 80 students and scholars from Hong Kong, according to the Harvard International Office.