US President Donald Trump.
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has now predicted such action on other universities after banning the admission of foreign students of Harvard University on Friday. Responding to the question asked by reporters at the White House, Trump said, ‘We will look into it. Harvard has been given billions of dollars, he has an endowment fund of $ 52 billion. Our country spends billions of dollars, gives the student loan. Harvard will have to change his ways. Let us know that the Trump administration on Thursday canceled the recognition of ‘Student and Exchange Visitor Program’ of Harvard University i.e. SEVP.
Reason for ban on Harvard University
SEVP’s decision to cancel recognition is the result of a long -running confrontation between Harvard and Trump administration. Homeland Security Secretary Christie Nom accused Harvard that the university had allowed ‘anti-Jewish atmosphere, promoting violence and working closely with the Chinese Communist Party. Nom said that Harvard failed to submit records related to the government’s demands, such as foreign students’ discipline and protests. In addition, the Trump administration also targeted Harvard’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and described them as discriminatory.
Last month, the Trump administration stopped Harvard’s $ 2.3 billion Federal funding as the university refused to make changes in government terms, such as courses, admission policies and recruitment processes. Harvard described these demands as unconstitutional and an attack on their freedom.
Which students will affect?
The biggest impact of this decision of Trump administration will have on about 6,800 foreign students of Harvard, which is 27% of the total students of the university. These students come from more than 140 countries, especially China, Canada, India, South Korea and Britain. SEVP recognition due to cancellation:
Harvard will no longer be able to enroll new foreign students for the 2025-26 season. Students who are already studying on F-1 or J-1 visa will have to transfer to another university, otherwise their visa may be canceled and they may have to leave the US. This news has become a problem for thousands of foreign students who graduated from Harvard next week. They can be difficult to stay in the US or do a job after completing the degree.
Harvard’s answer and legal battle
Harvard has described this action as “illegal” and “sense of revenge”. The university filed a case in Boston’s Federal Court on Friday, stating that the decision was a violation of the first amendment of the US Constitution and a violation of the dew process clause. Judge Ellison Beroj issued a temporary restraining order immediately on the order of the Trump administration, under which foreign students of Harvard may continue their studies at the moment. The next hearing of the case will be held on Tuesday.
Harvard President Elon Garber said, ‘We are committed to support our foreign students and scholars. These students come from more than 140 countries and enrich our university and country.
Harvard University has gone to court against Trump’s decision.
Is other universities on target?
It is clear from Trump’s statement that his government is considering such action on other universities as well. Especially those universities can be targeted, which will not follow the demands of trump administration policies, such as prohibitions on pro-Palestine performances or abolishing Dei programs. Trump has already stopped funding of universities like Columbia, Princeton and Brown, which is believed to be targeted after Harvard.
What will be the effect of this decision of Trump administration?
Economic losses: Foreign students pay a good tuition fee to Harvard, which is a large part of the university’s income. This ban can cause economic loss to Harvard. Educational effect: Foreign students are an important part of Harvard’s research and academic mission. Without them, the global reputation of the university can be hurt. Future of students: It will be difficult to transfer foreign students to another university, especially before the session starts. Many students may have to leave America, which will affect their studies and career.
What next in this matter?
Harvard has made it clear that he will fight a legal battle and protect the rights of his foreign students. On the other hand, the Trump administration has said that it will implement its policies with ‘law and general understanding’. This case raises a big question not only for Harvard, but also for the entire Higher Education System of America. (AP)
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