Trump's visa ban against Harvard overturned

The US District Court in Boston has temporarily blocked the decision of the administration of President Donald Trump to restrict the issuance of visas for international students planning to study at Harvard University.

According to Judge Allison Burroughs, if this restriction remains in force, it could cause serious damage to the reputation of Harvard University and its student admission system. Therefore, a decision was made to temporarily block the implementation of this decision until the end of the federal court process.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump signed a special order on June 5. According to it, foreign students arriving on F, M and J visas were temporarily banned from entering the country. This restriction is mainly aimed at Harvard and other universities known for their support for Palestine and active response to protests, and it was expected to be a major obstacle to the arrival of international students studying at these educational institutions.

Harvard University appealed to the court, arguing that the order would damage the university's reputation and violate its commitment to equality and diversity in higher education. University officials said the order could have a negative impact on the world-renowned institution's ability to recruit and retain international students, while also training highly qualified personnel.

The Trump administration attributed the decision to the protests that have erupted at Harvard and other universities in recent months and their widespread spread across campuses. The Justice Department, Health and Human Services Department, Education Department, and other government agencies have created a task force to strengthen the fight against anti-Semitism and have threatened to cut or significantly reduce funding to these universities.

As part of these measures, the Trump administration temporarily froze $2.2 billion in federal financial aid to Harvard and an additional $60 million in contracts. However, the university administration appealed the measures, considering them illegal, to the court.

Federal Judge Allison Burroughs decided to temporarily suspend the execution of these decisions while the court proceedings are ongoing. According to the judge, no decision should be made that would harm the university's activities until a final decision is made in the court.

The court also canceled a letter from US Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem informing about the temporary suspension of the admission process of international students to Harvard University.

It is not yet known what the final decision of the court will be in this situation. However, this incident caused a huge uproar among the US public, and issues such as the independence of universities, the rights of international students, and freedom of speech and diversity have once again become a major topic on the agenda.

Harvard University will continue to accept international students after the ruling, opening up new opportunities for students. The court's final decision is expected in the coming months. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!