US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard

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The Trump administration signaled on Thursday it might back off plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students because of several concerns. (Reuters/File)
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  • Harvard has 30 days to respond
  • The notice came ahead of a scheduled court hearing

NEW YORK: The Trump administration signaled on Thursday it might back off plans to immediately revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students because of several concerns, including its alleged failure to police antisemitism on campus, and would instead employ a lengthier administrative process.

According to a court filing, the US Department of Homeland Security sent Harvard a notice of intent on Wednesday to withdraw the university’s certification under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Harvard has 30 days to respond.

The notice came ahead of a scheduled court hearing on whether to extend a temporary ban on the revocation announced by US President Donald Trump’s administration last week.

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