The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing concerns over the university’s alleged involvement in fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordination with the Chinese Communist Party. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that Harvard’s Student Exchange Visitor Program certification has been revoked, meaning the university can no longer accept foreign students, and current international students must transfer to another institution to maintain their visa status.

Harvard has strongly opposed the move, calling it “unlawful” and a retaliatory action against the university’s refusal to comply with demands from the Trump administration. The decision is part of a broader conflict between Harvard and the administration, which has already resulted in significant federal funding cuts totaling over $2.6 billion. Harvard is currently pursuing legal action against the administration, arguing that these measures violate the U.S. Constitution.

The revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll international students is expected to have major financial and academic consequences, as international students make up a significant portion of the university’s student body. Immigration experts suggest that Harvard has legal avenues to challenge the decision, as such revocations typically require specific procedural steps related to non-compliance with the exchange program rather than ideological or political reasons.