Legal Intervention and Harvard's Response
A U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order against 's proclamation banning foreign students from attending , citing potential "immediate and irreparable injury" to the university.
Harvard filed a legal challenge against Trump's order, arguing it was retaliatory and illegal, attempting to circumvent a previous court order that blocked a similar action.
Political and Public Reactions
Trump's order, which invoked national security concerns, faced criticism as being a personal feud with Harvard and an overreach against free speech, according to opponents.
Supporters of the ban cited concerns over Harvard's foreign ties and radicalism, alleging the university's leniency towards foreign students could compromise national security.