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Judge Halts DHS Decision Affecting 7,000 Harvard Students

5/25/2025

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Judge Halts DHS Decision

A federal judge has stepped in to pause the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. This ruling comes as Harvard claims the move is a retaliation against its academic freedom, impacting around 7,000 students and heightening worries about their visa status during a turbulent time with the Trump administration.

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Noem Sparks Controversy

Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security stirred controversy with a tweet following a dismissed lawsuit from undocumented immigrants seeking to halt deportations to Guantánamo Bay over mistreatment allegations. As tensions rise, the Trump administration ramps up efforts to deport criminal immigrants, prioritizing public safety in response to growing crime fears.

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Judge Halts DHS Decision

A federal judge has stepped in to pause the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. This ruling comes as Harvard claims the move is a retaliation against its academic freedom, impacting around 7,000 students and heightening worries about their visa status during a turbulent time with the Trump administration.

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