A federal judge in Boston has extended the temporary restraining order halting President Trump’s June proclamation that would have prohibited international students from enrolling at Harvard. The extension lasts until June 23, giving Judge Allison Burroughs more time to review a potential longer-term injunction .
Harvard has challenged multiple measures from the administration—including certification revocation, funding freezes, and threats to its tax-exempt status—arguing they infringe on its First Amendment rights and unfairly single out the university . Approximately 27% of Harvard’s students—nearly 7,000 individuals—are international, making this a critical issue for the institution and its global student community .