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Boston Globe
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Harvard says fallout from Trump ban on international students already taking a toll
And on Thursday morning, US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs will hear arguments over Harvard's request for a preliminary injunction that would continue to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from revoking the school's ability to enroll international students while a Harvard officials argued in court records that the short window during which the directive went into effect before the temporary restraining order was granted underscored the harm that Harvard and its students will face if it's allowed to stand. Advertisement As of Wednesday, it didn't appear that any of the students denied visas at the embassies last week Advertisement Students and faculty 'have expressed profound fear, concern and confusion,' Martin wrote. She said too many international students to count have inquired about the possibility of transferring to another school. And at least a half dozen foreign consulates in the U.S. have reached out to Harvard for information about how the proposed revocation affects the welfare of students and scholars from their countries. Dozens of incoming international students have asked about deferring their admission or obtaining Harvard's assistance in enrolling elsewhere, according to Martin. Burroughs, who will oversee Thursday's hearing, is the same judge who issued the temporary restraining order last Friday, the same day Harvard filed its suit against the government and a day after Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Harvard's certification to enroll student visa holders was revoked 'effective immediately.' Noem said the directive means that international students already attending the school would have to transfer or lose their legal status to remain in the country. Noem accused Harvard of failing to provide information the administration had demanded about the criminality and misconduct of foreign students, and also of 'fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinatiing with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus.' However, in its lawsuit, Harvard called it 'the latest act by the government in clear retaliation for Harvard exercising its First Amendment rights to reject the government's demands to control Harvard's governance, curriculum, and the 'ideology' of its faculty and students.' The suit alleges that the administration demanded an unprecedented amount of information related to international students, then claimed Harvard's response was 'insufficient,' without explaining why or citing any regulation that Harvard had failed to comply with. Advertisement Harvard alleges that the revocation of its ability to enroll international students is 'a blatant violation' of its First Amendment and Due Process rights and argues it would have an immediate and devastating impact on the university and more than 7,000 visa holders. 'With the stroke of a pen — and without any legal justification — the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard's student body,' Harvard's attorneys wrote. 'Without those students, Harvard is not Harvard.' On Wednesday, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed an amicus brief in federal court supporting Harvard's request for a preliminary injunction, citing vital contributions that international students make to the state. 'It's clear that by revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students — and by threatening the legal status of current students — the Trump Administration is seeking political retribution against an institution that rightly refuses to give up its academic independence,' Campbell said in a statement. In her brief, Campbell wrote, 'The Trump Administration's actions targeting international students and academics sends a chilling message to talented students and academics around the world: that they risk an end to their academic career in the United States (and potentially also risk detention and deportation) at the whims of the federal government. This message weakens the Commonwealth's position in the global competition for talent and is antithetical to American values.' In court filings, Harvard wrote that it has admitted thousands more international students who are scheduled to come to campus for the upcoming summer and fall terms. 'By forbidding Harvard from enrolling foreign students and arbitrarily terminating the ability of existing students to complete coursework and degrees, the government does long-lasting harm to Harvard's 'goodwill and reputation,'' Harvard's lawyers wrote. 'Moreover, the government's action will immediately cripple Harvard's day-to-day functioning and ability to both advance academic inquiry and provide an excellent education.' Advertisement Shelley Murphy can be reached at
Boston Globe
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
What's the status of Harvard's lawsuits against the Trump administration?
On Thursday, both sides are Advertisement US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued an emergency order last Friday temporarily blocking the government from removing Harvard from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which allows universities to enroll student visa holders. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The order was issued the same day Harvard filed its suit against the government and a day after Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Harvard's certification to enroll student visa holders was revoked 'effective immediately.' She said it means that international students already attending the school would have to transfer or lose their legal status to remain in the country. Noem said the punishment was in response to Harvard's failure to provide information the administration had demanded on April 16 about the criminality and misconduct of foreign students on its campus. Advertisement ' This administration is Noem accused Harvard's leadership of creating 'an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students, and otherwise obstruct its once-venerable learning environment.' However, in its lawsuit, Harvard called it 'the latest act by the government in clear retaliation for Harvard exercising its First Amendment rights to reject the government's demands to control Harvard's governance, curriculum, and the 'ideology' of its faculty and students.' The suit alleges that the administration demanded an unprecedented amount of information related to international students, then claimed Harvard's response was 'insufficient,' without explaining why or citing any regulation that Harvard had failed to comply with. Harvard alleges that the revocation of its ability to enroll international students is 'a blatant violation' of its First Amendment and Due Process rights and argues it would have an immediate and devastating impact on the university and more than 7,000 visa holders. The visa programs, which allow international students to enter the United States and attend Harvard and thousands of other schools, 'have boosted America's academic, scientific, and economic success and its global standing,' the suit says. The loss of visa holders at Harvard would impact countless academic programs, research laboratories, clinics, and courses supported by international students, the suit says. 'Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,' the suit says. In issuing the temporary restraining order last week, Burroughs ruled that Harvard had shown it could suffer 'immediate and irreparable injury' if it lost its ability to enroll international students. Advertisement What about the other case? Burroughs is also presiding over a case involving a separate lawsuit Harvard filed last month alleging the Trump administration The Trump administration said it was freezing Harvard's grants — much of them for medical and scientific research — because the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by f Harvard alleges the action came without notice or explanation. It also argues the administration's goal is to exert improper influence over the school as part of a sweeping crackdown on elite universities to squelch ideological dissent, a violation of schools' First Amendment rights. In its suit, Harvard said it has been taking steps Those demands included cutting diversity programs and submitting to an audit assessing the 'viewpoint diversity' of its faculty, student body, staff, and leadership. Shelley Murphy can be reached at
New York Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Justices Extended Block on Deportations Under Wartime Law
The Trump administration will not be allowed to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants accused of being members of a violent gang under a centuries-old wartime law while the matter is litigated in the courts, the Supreme Court announced this afternoon. The ruling suggested that a majority of the justices were skeptical of whether the migrants had been afforded enough due process protections. Two of the court's most conservative justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, dissented. The justices sent the case back to an appeals court, which they directed to examine claims by the migrants that they could not be legally deported under the Alien Enemies Act. The justices also called for the lower court to consider how much notice the government should be required to provide migrants so they have an opportunity to challenge their deportations. Republicans' megabill was blocked by party's right flank Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee voted today to block their own party's major domestic policy bill. Most of the holdouts were conservative hard-liners who insisted on deeper budget cuts in the legislation, which was designed to enact President Trump's policy agenda. The failed vote underscored the treacherous balancing act that Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to pull off with a narrow majority: Changes to win the backing of conservatives could alienate the more moderate Republicans. The legislation as currently written would cut taxes, while providing the biggest savings to the wealthy, and steer more money to the military and immigration enforcement, while cutting health, nutrition and education to pay for it. In other news from Washington: Transit strike in New Jersey left commuters scrambling New Jersey Transit's rail network, which ferries tens of thousands of riders into and back out of New York City every weekday, shut down this morning after locomotive engineers walked off their jobs. Some commuters showed up to their train stations unaware of the shutdown; others rushed to find different modes of transportation. It was the first statewide transit strike in more than 40 years, and it began after contract negotiations between the union and the transit agency broke down last night. The union said that its members were pushing for parity in wages with their counterparts who work for other local railroads. For those stuck in the chaos: Our New York City transportation reporter has tips for getting around. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner swap Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met today in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks since the war started more than three years ago. As expected, the two sides failed to agree on a cease-fire, which Ukraine had demanded as a precondition for negotiations. Moscow said that if Kyiv wanted a cease-fire, it should withdraw entirely from the four regions in eastern Ukraine that Moscow annexed in late 2022. But Ukraine and Russia did agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners each in the near future — the largest swap of the war so far. For more: Latvia's authorities advised residents on how to spot Russian spies. More top news What to expect at Eurovision This year's Eurovision Song Contest — the world's biggest, buzziest and most extravagant live music show — concludes tomorrow in Basel, Switzerland. You can watch the finale from pretty much anywhere. We asked Alex Marshall, our culture reporter in London, about who the favorites are. 'The bookmakers always think Sweden is going to win Eurovision. This year's entry is KAJ, with a song about saunas. It's fun and catchy, but the field's quite open,' Alex said. 'I'm hoping someone this year has something just so bonkers it makes the entirety of Europe, and much of the rest of the world, go, 'Oh my god, what the hell was that?'' For more: Alex wrote about the seven easy steps to win the Eurovision contest. One tip: Set something on fire. Just not the piano. The W.N.B.A. is back and bigger than before The 29th W.N.B.A. season begins tonight. This year, coming off a record-breaking season and an explosion into the national consciousness, the league decided to add a new team for the first time since 2008. Check out our viewing guide for the opening weekend. Here's what to watch for: The New York Liberty are still the team to beat; Paige Bueckers, the former University of Connecticut guard now on the Dallas Wings, is expected to be a breakout star; and Caitlin Clark is aiming for nothing less than a championship. Dinner table topics Cook: It's surprisingly easy to make colorful, candied tanghulu at home. Watch: Here are the movies are critics are talking about. Read: 'How to Be Well' is one of the best new books to check out. Decorate: Finding high-end furniture can feel like a treasure hunt. We have advice. Relax: These are Wirecutter's favorite sandals to enjoy the warm weather in. Learn: Nurses shared insider tips for your next hospital visit. Compete: Take this week's news quiz. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all our games here. Meet China's first police corgi Fu Zai doesn't look like other police dogs: He's a corgi with adorably short legs. But a police bureau in the Chinese city of Weifang nevertheless enrolled Fu Zai as a sniffer dog last year because of his most recognizable personality trait: He will do anything for food. Fu Zai's drive for treats helped him quickly learn how to detect explosives. And his tiny legs meant it was easier for him to fit in tight spaces. Sometimes, however, food has proved too irresistible: Fu Zai was caught on camera recently grabbing a bite of a sausage in a child's hand during a street patrol. Have a cute weekend. Thanks for reading. I'll be back on Monday. — Matthew Sean Kawasaki-Culligan was our photo editor. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court lets transgender military service ban take effect while litigation continues
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce a ban on transgender people serving in the military, after a federal trial judge blocked the ban nationwide. The court's three Democratic-appointed justices dissented from the majority's decision to halt the trial court order as litigation continues. The high court's brief, unexplained order on Tuesday came as a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., is poised to rule on the issue in a separate case. In this case, U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle, a George W. Bush appointee in Washington state, ruled in March that transgender plaintiffs who sued over the ban raised 'serious questions going to their Equal Protection, Due Process, and First Amendment rights.' Settle said they faced 'not only loss of employment, income, and reputation, but also a career dedicated to military service.' A federal appellate panel refused to block the trial court ruling, and the administration appealed to the high court. 'In this case, the district court issued a universal injunction usurping the Executive Branch's authority to determine who may serve in the Nation's armed forces,' U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer wrote, sounding a familiar plea from the administration in seeking relief from lower court judges unduly meddling with executive power. The Supreme Court has so far agreed with the administration in some but not all cases. Sauer said that if Settle's nationwide halt isn't paused while the government appeals, that would be 'a period far too long for the military to be forced to maintain a policy that it has determined, in its professional judgment, to be contrary to military readiness and the Nation's interests.' He asked the justices to at least limit the injunction to the individual plaintiffs while litigation continues. Opposing the government's application were seven transgender service members, one transgender person who wants to join the military and a nonprofit association with transgender members who are service members or want to join. They argued to the justices that the government didn't meet the high standard for halting a ruling pending appeal. 'The record is clear and indubitable,' they wrote in opposition to the administration: 'equal service by openly transgender servicemembers has improved our military's readiness, lethality, and unit cohesion, while discharging transgender servicemembers from our Armed Forces would harm all three, as well as the public fisc.' Subscribe to the Deadline: Legal Newsletter for expert analysis on the top legal stories of the week, including updates from the Supreme Court and developments in the Trump administration's legal cases. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down On Potential 2028 Presidential Bid: 'Do I Believe I Could Win? You're Damn Right'
After President Donald Trump recently praised Stephen A. Smith's possible 2028 run for president, Smith confidently doubled down on his interest in potentially taking on the White House. While appearing on CNN's 'State of the Union' Sunday, host Jake Tapper asked the sportscaster what he would say to critics who point out he has 'no political experience' needed for the role. 'Are you really prepared to be president of the United States?' Tapper questioned Smith. 'I would say that they're absolutely right. I'm not prepared, I'm not qualified. I have no political history whatsoever. I've never been interested in politics a day in my life,' the ESPN sports analyst replied before adding, 'You never know what God has planned for you.' Despite admitting to not being qualified, Smith said people are itching for him to use his voice to serve, telling Tapper that he's been approached by elected officials and others who've asked him to seriously consider running as a 2028 contender. 'I think the kind of impact that I could have as a centrist, as a moderate, as somebody who believes in being sensical and engaging in common sense,' he explained. 'Unfortunately, I believe that if I did take this very, very seriously, and I moved forward, and I decided that I wanted to be a politician, do I believe I could win? You're damn right.' Smith, who shared in a previous video that he's 'an independent,' said that he's convinced he could win due to the current 'state of our politics,' claiming Americans 'don't believe for one second' that politicians are truly 'serving the interests' of the people. 'It's because of the state of our politics in the nation's capital, the politicians that we're looking at and the fact that we don't believe for one second that they are serving the interests of the American people, nor are they interested in it,' he said. Smith added: 'People look at me and they know one thing, I would be interested in serving the American people and doing what's in the best interest of this country.' Last week, Trump said he would 'love to see' Smith make a bid for the White House. 'I love watching him. He's got great entertainment skills, which is very important. People watch him,' Trump said while calling into a NewsNation town hall on April 30. 'I've been pretty good at picking people and picking candidates, and I will tell you, I'd love to see him run.' Back in early April, Smith declared on social media that he is 'officially leaving all doors open' for a potential run. 'Time to stop messing around. Life is great. Especially at ESPN/Disney,' he wrote. 'Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. The TV personality added: 'So I'm officially leaving all doors open.' Watch Smith's appearance on 'State of the Union' below. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Seriously Considering Running For President Trump Says He'll Extend TikTok Deadline If No Deal Reached By Next Month Trump, In A New Interview, Says He Doesn't Know If He Backs Due Process Rights
