Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now14 hours ago Share Save Kayla Epstein BBC News Share SaveWatch: Harvard president gets standing ovation as he embraces foreign students in commencement speechHarvard University won a reprieve in its fight to enrol international students, after the Trump administration appeared to walk back its initial decertification and a federal judge upheld a block on the government's order. A letter from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem noted the agency's "intent to withdraw" certification Harvard needs to have foreign students on campus. A previous notice from 22 May revoked Harvard's certification with SEVP, prompting a swift lawsuit from the university and an equally rapid restraining order from a judge. That development would allow international students and faculty to continue studying at Harvard during ongoing litigation. Getty Images Students attend Harvard University's graduation ceremony on 28 MayHow much power does the government have to revoke Harvard's visa certification?