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President Trump suspends entry to Harvard's international students

President Trump suspends entry to Harvard's international students
President Trump suspended the entry of international students to attend Harvard University through an executive order.The big picture: While Harvard and federal attorneys are fighting over his administration's efforts to restrict international student enrollment, Trump halted global student entry with the stroke of a pen.His order came shortly after he issued a proclamation banning the entry of people from a dozen countries.Driving the news: Trump issued a suspension and ordered cabinet officials to determine whether international students at Harvard who are in the U.S. should have their student visas revoked.The suspension was expected to last at least 90 days.Trump ordered cabinet officials to submit a recommendation within 90 days on whether the suspension should be extended or renewed.What they're saying: Trump claimed Harvard has obstructed the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to get information about "known illegal activity" and "known threats to other students" and claimed crime rates have risen significantly at the university."These concerns have compelled the federal government to conclude that Harvard University is no longer a trustworthy steward of international student and exchange visitor programs," Trump wrote.Zoom in: The order explicitly states it only applies to immigrants entering the U.S. to attend Harvard, not other universities, through the Student Exchange Visa Program.It also does not apply to any international student "whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees."Representatives for Harvard did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on Wednesday evening.Editor's note: This a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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