• President Trump issued a proclamation barring new foreign students from entering Harvard, citing national security risks.
• The administration accuses Harvard of non-cooperation with investigations and ties to Chinese intelligence activities.
• Harvard plans to challenge the proclamation, calling it illegal and a violation of First Amendment rights.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation late Wednesday barring new foreign students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University, citing national security risks.

The proclamation, announced from the White House, applies only to new students and does not affect other schools. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been tasked with determining whether visas for current Harvard students should also be revoked.

Harvard, which hosted approximately 6,800 foreign students this year—27% of its total enrollment—has vowed to protect its international student community. In a statement, the university said the order is an “illegal retaliatory step” and violates its First Amendment rights.

Background on the Proclamation

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The Trump administration has accused Harvard of failing to cooperate with Homeland Security investigations into criminal incidents involving foreign students. Additionally, officials claim the university has not done enough to address antisemitism or rising campus crime.

The administration also alleges that Harvard has become susceptible to manipulation by China, with claims that the university has hosted members of a Chinese Communist Party paramilitary group and has become a hub for intelligence collection.

“This is an unacceptable risk to our nation’s security,” Trump said in the proclamation. “No academic institution should refuse to provide sufficient information about known instances of misconduct and criminality committed by its foreign students.”

Legal Battle Between Harvard and DHS

The order escalates tensions between the Trump administration and Harvard. Earlier this year, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sought to suspend Harvard’s participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) but was blocked by a judge. The court required DHS to maintain Harvard’s SEVP membership while compliance is reviewed.

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Trump’s proclamation appears to bypass that ruling, putting a presidential directive behind the administration’s concerns.

Broader Implications

The move has sparked debate over academic freedom, immigration policy, and national security. Critics warn that targeting a single institution could impact the U.S.’s reputation as a global leader in higher education.

The ban also raises questions about international student programs and their role in fostering cultural exchange and economic growth.

As of now, the proclamation’s long-term effects remain unclear, particularly as Harvard prepares to challenge the decision in court.

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