In yet another legal setback for former President Donald Trump, a U.S. federal judge has struck down his latest attempt to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign students—delivering a resounding victory to the Ivy League powerhouse and its global academic community.
The decision, handed down late Friday, reinforces the university’s right to welcome international scholars amid a broader battle over Trump-era policies targeting elite institutions and immigration pathways. The court ruled that the former president’s legal challenge lacked constitutional merit and posed “unjustifiable harm” to students seeking education in the U.S.
“Today’s ruling is not just a win for Harvard—it’s a win for every aspiring mind around the world,” said Harvard’s legal counsel in a statement, celebrating the court’s firm stand against what critics have called a politically driven campaign to limit academic freedom.
This marks the latest in a string of legal victories for Harvard as it continues to push back against various sanctions and restrictions tied to Trump-era immigration and education policy. Legal analysts say the ruling sets a powerful precedent for other institutions defending their global student communities.
For now, the gates of Harvard remain open to the world.
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