Harvard sues Trump over ban on foreign students

Chinese students at Harvard University scrambled to make alternate plans on Friday following a United States government order blocking the enrollment of international students at the university, USA Today reports.

The move, issued by the Trump administration, accuses Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party and could force foreign students to transfer or risk losing their legal status.

In response, Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the action, calling it “unlawful” and affirming its commitment to international education.

Chinese nationals currently make up the largest group of foreign students at the Ivy League school.

The decision has thrown the lives of many students into disarray.

According to the report, Zhang, a 24-year-old PhD candidate in physics, voiced concerns about safety and immigration enforcement, saying some peers were even considering leaving their apartments out of fear.

“I think the Chinese community definitely feels like a more targeted entity compared to other groups.

“Some friends gave me advice that I should try not to stay in my current accommodation if things escalate, because they think it’s possible that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent can take you from your apartment,” said Zhang, who did not give his first name for security reasons.