The Division of Homeland Safety just lately revoked Harvard’s skill to confess international college students.
President Donald Trump recommended transferring federal grants from Harvard College to fund commerce faculties in a Might 26 put up on the social media platform Fact Social.
Trump’s assertion on transferring Harvard funds comes amid a spat between the administration and the college over the problem of international college students on the establishment.
“On April 16, 2025, Secretary Noem demanded Harvard present details about the criminality and misconduct of international college students on its campus. Secretary Noem warned refusal to adjust to this lawful order would end in SEVP termination.”
Harvard “overtly refused” to offer the requested data, thus resulting in the federal government canceling international admissions on the college, DHS stated.
“This revocation is a blatant violation of the First Modification, the Due Course of Clause, and the Administrative Process Act. It’s the newest act by the federal government in clear retaliation for Harvard exercising its First Modification rights to reject the federal government’s calls for to manage Harvard’s governance, curriculum, and the ‘ideology’ of its college and college students.”
On Might 23, a federal decide issued an injunction blocking the DHS directive.
Harvard enrolls nearly 6,800 worldwide college students at its Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus, who come from greater than 100 nations.
“Harvard could be very sluggish within the presentation of those paperwork, and doubtless for good purpose! One of the best factor Harvard has going for it’s that they’ve shopped round and located the very best Choose (for them!) – However haven’t any worry, the Authorities will, ultimately, WIN!” he stated.
Discrimination on Campus
The Trump administration’s actions in opposition to Harvard are a part of a wider crackdown in opposition to DEI insurance policies, anti-Semitism, and international affect in America’s schooling system.
The college confirmed “deliberate indifference” when Jewish college students had been subjected to harassment by different college students following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas assault and subsequent Israeli navy motion in opposition to Gaza, it stated.
Anthony Archeval, the workplace’s appearing director, referred to as on Columbia to “work with us to return to an settlement that displays significant adjustments that can actually shield Jewish college students.”
A Columbia spokesperson informed The Epoch Occasions in an emailed assertion that the college takes anti-Semitism points critically and was working with the federal government to handle these points.
“We perceive this discovering is a part of our ongoing discussions with the federal government,” the spokesperson stated. “Columbia is deeply dedicated to combatting anti-Semitism and all types of harassment and discrimination on our campus.”
The Epoch Occasions reached out to Harvard for touch upon Trump’s newest put up however didn’t obtain a reply by publication time.
Aldgra Fredly contributed to the report.