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Harvard restraining order against trump

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump's administration, blocking its attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students.

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What the Evidence Shows

The claim that there is a 'Harvard restraining order against Trump' is accurate but requires clarification. Multiple sources confirm that Harvard University sued the Trump administration over an order that sought to block international students from attending Harvard. In response, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the Trump administration from enforcing this ban on Harvard's enrollment of foreign students.

This restraining order effectively suspends the administration's policy, allowing Harvard to continue admitting international students while the legal battle proceeds. The order is not against Trump personally but against his administration's policy. The sources consistently describe this as a legal setback for Trump and confirm the existence of a judicial restraining order in favor of Harvard.

Therefore, the claim is true in the context of a court-issued restraining order blocking a Trump administration policy affecting Harvard.

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Judge extends order suspending Trump’s block on Harvard’s

cnn.com
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Judge blocks Trump administration order on foreign students at …

npr.org
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What to Know About Harvard’s Legal Battles With Trump

nytimes.com
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