U.S. judge temporarily halts Harvard's ban on admitting foreign students, the long legal battle has just begun.

Just hours after Harvard University sued the US government on Friday, the judge responsible for hearing the case issued a ruling temporarily halting the Trump administration's ban on international students at Harvard University. Judge Allison Burroughs of the US District Court for Massachusetts issued a temporary restraining order, stating that she agreed with Harvard University's argument that implementing the order would cause "immediate and irreparable harm" to the school. In the motion for a temporary restraining order, Harvard University stated, "The Trump administration, with no legal basis, is trying to erase a quarter of Harvard's student body with a single stroke of the pen. Without these students, Harvard is no longer Harvard." It is reported that the case will have a remote hearing next Tuesday, and the judge will then hear arguments on whether to issue a preliminary injunction in the Boston federal court. This order will temporarily stop the government's actions until the final ruling is made in the lawsuit. The US Department of Homeland Security issued an unprecedented statement on Thursday announcing the cancellation of Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The statement noted that this means Harvard University will no longer be able to enroll international students, and existing international students must transfer schools or risk losing legal status. The Department of Homeland Security's actions put nearly 7,000 students at risk of losing their visa status and also affect international scholars holding J-1 visas conducting research at Harvard. Students who remain in the US after their visa status is terminated are considered to be in unlawful presence and may face deportation proceedings. Early Friday morning, Harvard University filed a lawsuit in the district court against the US Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), Department of Justice, Department of State, and the heads of these departments. Harvard accused the Trump administration of retaliatory actions, stating that the revocation of certification is unconstitutional. (Harvard University lawsuit source) Harvard University's lawyers stated that typically, such accusations would require extensive legal investigation to prove. However, in this case, numerous officials, including the President, have blatantly exposed their retaliatory motives. Harvard emphasized that the actions of the Trump administration "at every turn" violate the law. Regarding the executive order being halted within less than 24 hours, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaurin, responded, "Today's ruling delays justice and attempts to weaken the power granted to the President under the Constitution's Article II. We look forward to a higher court setting the record straight on this matter." She continued to emphasize that admitting foreign students to universities is a privilege, not a right. The Trump administration is committed to "restoring common sense to the student visa system." While signing an executive order in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon, Trump still emphasized that "Harvard must change its ways" and hinted at considering similar measures against other universities. International students continue to be uneasy Harvard University President Alan Garber issued a statement on Friday saying that international students and scholars are indispensable members of the Harvard community. Harvard University will do everything possible to provide support and ensure that Harvard continues to open its doors to the world. (From: X) He also criticized the Trump administration's actions as "jeopardizing the futures of thousands of students, faculty, and scholars at Harvard," as well as sending a warning to countless students across the country who have come to the US to pursue education and fulfill their dreams. At the same time, experts in the study abroad industry have said that this legal battle could be protracted, leaving international students in a difficult position. Pierre Huguet, CEO of the university admissions consulting company H&C Education, told the media that during the lawsuit, students should "avoid traveling abroad unless absolutely necessary, as reentry may still pose a risk." Students should also be prepared for all possible outcomes, including the injunction being lifted or Harvard losing the lawsuit. The escalating dispute between Trump and Harvard University has garnered more attention to Harvard University's graduation ceremony next Thursday. Following last year's graduation ceremony becoming a focal point for protesting US government policies on the Gaza issue, this year Trump is likely to be the target of criticism from Harvard graduates. This article was translated from Caijing.com, written by Shi Zhengcheng, GMTEight Editor: Li Cheng.