Harvard University: “For many of our international students, studying in the United States and studying at Harvard is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. These students enrich the learning environment for everyone. Harvard, like many other institutions, has sought to balance addressing concerns for public health during this global pandemic with preserving our academic mission of teaching and scholarship, and we have undertaken careful planning to address the unique circumstances of our community and to enable students to make educational progress safely. …Within the last hour, we filed pleadings together with MIT in the US District Court in Boston seeking a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of the order. We will pursue this case vigorously so that our international students—and international students at institutions across the country—can continue their studies without the threat of deportation…”

Read the full lawsuit filed by Harvard and MIT and supporting documents:

• Declaration of Alan Garber, Provost of Harvard University
• Declaration of Mark C. Elliott, Vice Provost for International Affairs, Harvard University
• Declaration of Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor of MIT

Update via AP – July 14, 2020: “The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have forced international students to leave the country if their colleges hold classes online this fall. The administration was sued over the new policy by Harvard and MIT.”