Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students

A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

The extension came after the Trump administration said it would give the university 30 days to challenge the revocation, according to a letter attached to a Wednesday night court filing.

The court document states that the Department of Homeland Security is asking Harvard "to submit sworn statements and documentary or other evidence to rebut the grounds for withdrawal of certification" under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which allows Harvard to enroll foreign students.

That includes misconduct records of its international students and a requirement that the university maintains "a campus environment free from violence and antisemitism," according to the letter Wednesday.

Last week, the Trump administration revoked Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students. Hours later, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs temporarily blocked the administration's effort.