Applaud the Court for Protecting Harvard's Students

A big win for students, higher education, and the rule of law: A federal judge in Massachusetts has just issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students.

U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs called the administration’s action “unlawful and unwarranted,” ordering the government to restore the rights of international student visa holders and applicants, and to formally reverse the revocation notice issued in May.

The decision is a strong rebuke of efforts to politicize student visas and punish academic institutions for refusing to comply with partisan demands. It also affirms that the federal government cannot weaponize immigration law to intimidate or control universities — especially at the expense of students.

This ruling protects thousands of international students from unjustified deportation and sends a clear message: educational freedom and due process are not up for debate.

Add your name to applaud Judge Burroughs for standing up to overreach and defending students, civil rights, and academic independence.