A federal judge has intervened to block the Trump administration’s ban on foreign students attending Harvard University, in a major victory for international students studying in the United States.

The controversy began when the administration proposed a rule requiring foreign students to transfer to schools with in-person classes, or face deportation. The move sparked outrage and legal action from universities like Harvard, arguing that the policy unfairly targeted foreign students.

Renowned Harvard Law professor, Laurence Tribe, called the administration's actions “vindictive” and questioned the legality of the policy. He criticized the government for jeopardizing the education and future of talented international students.

The court’s decision to halt the ban on Harvard foreign students is a relief for the university’s international student community. Many foreign students faced uncertainty and fear of being forced to leave the country, disrupting their academic progress and research work.

With this ruling, international students at Harvard can now focus on their studies without the looming threat of deportation, ensuring that they can continue their pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.