On May 22, 2025, the Trump administration stunned Harvard University by banning its international student enrolment, impacting over 6,800 students — 27% of its population. The Department of Homeland Security, under Kristi Noem, claims Harvard’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party and unaddressed antisemitism justify the move, threatening deportation for current students. Harvard denounces the policy as baseless, launching legal battles to protect its global community. Students from all over the world have voiced their despair over disrupted degrees, while campus protests erupt, with faculty and peers condemning the ban as political overreach. The clash raises questions about academic freedom and immigration policy. Explore how Harvard and its students are fighting back against this unprecedented restriction!