Harvard University has got interim relief of 30 days in the ban on admission of foreign students. US President Donald Trump had decided to end Harvard’s eligibility to admit foreign students, which has been stayed by the Federal Court for the time being. A hearing was held on this issue on Thursday, in which the court gave its verdict and said that the university can continue enrolling students for the time being. Harvard had said that if it is not allowed to admit foreign students, it will affect about 25% of the university’s students. The university’s lawyers told the court that this decision was taken suddenly and without any legal process, whereas according to the rules, it is necessary to give reasons to the department and give 30 days’ time. What is the matter? The Trump administration accused Harvard of promoting anti-Semitism on campus and working in collaboration with the Communist Party of China. It was also alleged that the university has created an environment that incites the ideology of the students. Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Harvard has to remain disciplined. They should limit the number of foreign students to 15%. What did Harvard say? Harvard’s lawyers argued in court that this decision of the Trump administration is full of vindictive action, which directly attacks the academic freedom and freedom of expression of the university. The lawyers said that this decision is a violation of federal rules, because the department suddenly canceled the certification without giving any concrete reason. The funds received by the university are also in danger This is not the only case in which Harvard has clashed with the Trump administration. The university is already embroiled in another lawsuit, in which the administration has decided to stop the university’s $ 3 billion federal research fund. The university says that all these actions are motivated by political revenge. 27% foreign students in Harvard, 788 students from India Harvard University has about 27% foreign students. Currently about 6,800 foreign students are studying there. Among them, 788 students are from India. Most of the students are on F-1 or J-1 visa. F-1 visa is for students studying in American educational institutions, while J-1 visa is for exchange visitors including scholars, researchers. —————————– Read this news related to the Trump administration as well… Trump has reversed 11 of his decisions in 130 days: 180 were stayed by the court; more than 250 petitions filed against the administration’s orders. It has been only 130 days since the second term of US President Donald Trump began. But the controversies and legal challenges over his policies are not stopping. Read the full news here…
