Harvard University caught a break Friday when a federal judge stepped in to help with student visa troubles. Judge Allison Burroughs told the Trump administration it cannot block foreign students from coming to the school. The ruling keeps Harvard's international student program running after officials tried to shut it down. About 7,000 students from other countries study at Harvard right now. The government wanted to stop new foreign students from enrolling at the Massachusetts school.
President Trump later hinted that Harvard might work out a deal with his administration. He posted on social media that talks between the government and the university looked promising. Trump said Harvard has been acting the right way during these discussions. He thinks they might announce something big within the next week. The president called any possible agreement historic for the country.
The Education Department froze over 2 billion dollars meant for Harvard research projects. Officials said the school broke civil rights laws and created problems for Jewish students. They accused Harvard of supporting anti-Jewish views and having unfair diversity rules. The government also said Harvard failed to report illegal student activities. Education Secretary Linda McMahon mentioned that Harvard replaced someone who ran their Middle East Studies program.
Harvard fought back by taking the government to court in April. Two dozen other universities joined to support Harvard's case. The school wants judges to make a quick decision about the funding freeze. Court hearings are set for July 21st to settle the dispute.
President Trump later hinted that Harvard might work out a deal with his administration. He posted on social media that talks between the government and the university looked promising. Trump said Harvard has been acting the right way during these discussions. He thinks they might announce something big within the next week. The president called any possible agreement historic for the country.
The Education Department froze over 2 billion dollars meant for Harvard research projects. Officials said the school broke civil rights laws and created problems for Jewish students. They accused Harvard of supporting anti-Jewish views and having unfair diversity rules. The government also said Harvard failed to report illegal student activities. Education Secretary Linda McMahon mentioned that Harvard replaced someone who ran their Middle East Studies program.
Harvard fought back by taking the government to court in April. Two dozen other universities joined to support Harvard's case. The school wants judges to make a quick decision about the funding freeze. Court hearings are set for July 21st to settle the dispute.
