Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Harvard Visa Changes
Judge Allison Burroughs issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the Department of Homeland Security and State Department from altering Harvard’s student visa program. This action maintains the status quo following the Trump administration’s attempted revocation, which the judge deemed necessary to prevent further harm to Harvard’s international student population. While the administration claims its recent actions render the case moot, the judge expressed concerns about ongoing visa issuance problems and the university’s First Amendment claims. Both parties will work to finalize the terms of the injunction, ensuring no changes occur.
John Q. Hosedrinker