The Trump administration ended its ability to register Harvard international students and extended the queue with the oldest universities in America.
Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem wrote to X that the administration revoked Harvard's “certification of student and exchange visitor programs as a result of failing to comply with the law.”
“This serves as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country,” she wrote.
In a statement, Harvard called the move “illegal.”
“We are from over 140 countries and are committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host international students and academics that enrich the University and its country,” the university said.
“We are working promptly to provide guidance and support to our community members. This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to Harvard's community and our country and undermines Harvard's academic and research mission.”
The Trump administration's decision could affect thousands of international students studying at university.
According to university data, nearly 7,000 international students were enrolled in the facility during last academic year, accounting for 27.2% of student organizations.
The White House called for Harvard to make changes to employment, admissions and educational practices to combat anti-Semitism on campus.
Harvard previously said he had taken many steps to address anti-Semitism, and the demand was an effort to regulate the university's “intellectual conditions.”