Mastodawn

We in the U.S. live under a throughly authoritarian Trump executive branch, which is unlawfully punishing any institution that does not do its bidding. https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/5/23/trump-admin-revokes-sevp/

Trump Admin Revokes Harvard’s Authorization To Enroll International Students | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Trump administration revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students on Thursday, dramatically escalating the administration’s fight with the University and threatening thousands of current students.

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ProScience 2d ago

@heidilifeldman

Surely Havard will sue this wannabe dictator.

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Stargeezer Smith 2d ago

@heidilifeldman
I expect more lawsuits to ensue.

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zvhxxl 2d ago

@heidilifeldman Does Donald T. has any legal power to revoke any Harvard right? No.
Beware: this is one of the attributes of fascism. The Leader taking over powers that are not his.
Other attributes: ignoring judge's decisions, creating a myth about past 'greatness' that has to be restored, blaming others (scientists or blacks or Jews) for whatever is wrong in the country, threathening other countries, etc.

Recognise the symptoms, you U.S. citizens! And please act in time to prevent it.

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Greg Bell 2d ago

@heidilifeldman They seem to be punishing institutions they have grievances against, irrespective of their amount of capitulation. Every time one rolls over they just demand more of it