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La Universidad de Harvard demandó a la administración Trump por bloquear la inscripción de estudiantes internacionales
La Universidad de Harvard demandó el viernes al Gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, por la decisión que tomó de revocar su capacidad para reclutar a estudiantes internacionales, que es parte de los esfuerzo de la Casa Blanca para adaptar las prácticas en el mundo académico a sus políticas.
La demanda, y una carta emitida por el Dr. Alan M. Garber, presidente de Harvard, marcaron una dramática escalada en la disputa entre la administración y la universidad. La respuesta contundente y casi inmediata de la universidad demostró que detener el flujo de estudiantes internacionales a Harvard, que atrae a algunos de los académicos más destacados del mundo, desestabilizaría la propia existencia de Harvard.
“Condenamos esta acción ilegal e injustificada”, declaró el Dr. Garber en una carta a la comunidad de Harvard.
“Pone en peligro el futuro de miles de estudiantes y académicos en Harvard y sirve de advertencia a innumerables personas en universidades de todo el país que han venido a Estados Unidos para continuar su educación y cumplir sus sueños”, agregó.
La demanda se produjo tras el anuncio el jueves de la revocación de la certificación del Programa de Estudiantes y Visitantes de Intercambio de Harvard, lo que impide a la universidad matricular estudiantes internacionales. La universidad indicó que también presentará una solicitud de orden de restricción temporal pidiendo a un juez que bloquee inmediatamente la implementación de la acción administrativa.
En la demanda, la universidad acusó a la administración Trump de ejercer una clara represalia contra Harvard por ejercer sus derechos amparados por la Primera Enmienda para controlar la gobernanza, el currículo y la ideología de su profesorado y estudiantes.
“De un plumazo, el gobierno ha intentado eliminar a una cuarta parte del estudiantado de Harvard, estudiantes internacionales que contribuyen significativamente a la universidad y su misión”, afirma la demanda. “Sin sus estudiantes internacionales, Harvard no es Harvard”.
La administración afirmó que Harvard no había cumplido con una lista de demandas enviada el 16 de abril que contenía registros de protestas de cinco años atrás, incluyendo videos de mala conducta y registros de medidas disciplinarias que involucraban a estudiantes internacionales.
La demanda de Harvard también afirmaba que la universidad había estado trabajando para cumplir con la solicitud del 16 de abril, junto con una carta que criticaba a la universidad por no condenar el antisemitismo.
A pesar de la “naturaleza y alcance sin precedentes” de las demandas, que pedían información sobre cada titular de visa de estudiante, alrededor de 7.000 estudiantes en las 13 facultades de Harvard, en un plazo de 10 días hábiles, Harvard había presentado la información requerida el 30 de abril, según la demanda, y también cumplió con una solicitud de seguimiento.
“Sin embargo, el 22 de mayo, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) consideró la respuesta de Harvard ‘insuficiente’, sin explicar por qué ni citar ninguna regulación que Harvard incumpliera”, afirma la demanda.
El gobierno de Trump ha justificado sus ataques contra Harvard y otras universidades privadas de primer nivel como un esfuerzo para combatir el antisemitismo y enfrentar los prejuicios liberales en el campus. Durante su campaña, Trump invocó el término “maníacos marxistas” para referirse a la Ivy League.
Tras su investidura, el gobierno de Trump ha intentado utilizar prácticamente todos los recursos del gobierno federal a su disposición para obligar a las universidades, especialmente a Harvard, a someterse a su voluntad. Actualmente existen al menos ocho investigaciones sobre Harvard que abarcan al menos seis agencias federales.
Por otra parte, el gobierno de Trump había intentado utilizar el sistema de estudiantes internacionales del gobierno federal para expulsar a extranjeros del país. Las autoridades de inmigración atacaron a un puñado de activistas estudiantiles pro-palestinos, pero también cancelaron la residencia legal de cientos de estudiantes, lo que generó ansiedad generalizada entre los estudiantes internacionales en universidades de todo el país. (La mayoría de estos estudiantes han recuperado su estatus, pero algunos casos importantes se están llevando a los tribunales).
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Illegal immigrants could lose public housing under Trump HUD plan to end Clinton-era loophole
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A proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development rule would crack down on illegal immigrants or unqualified people living in public housing, closing a loophole established amid major departmental reforms under President Bill Clinton in 1996.
Current HUD rules allow «mixed-status» households to use public housing under what is called the «do not contend» provision, in which a person living among a public housing family can declare they «do not contend» their HUD eligibility under their immigration status, and the family instead receives prorated housing assistance.
The HUD-ineligible family member or members may remain in public housing so long as the family accepts their diminished subsidies, according to reports.
The new HUD rule proposed this week under Secretary Scott Turner would eliminate the option for residents to say they «do not contend» and instead require every member to verify citizenship or prove eligible noncitizen status to continue receiving housing assistance.
President Donald Trump, left; HUD Secretary Scott Turner, right. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
The proposed rule would not categorically prohibit noncitizens from public housing, but those remaining would have to prove they are eligible for taxpayer-funded assistance.
While illegal immigrants would be barred, green-card holders are currently fully eligible under federal housing law.
People admitted to the U.S. under official refugee or asylee status also remain eligible, as well as individuals whose DHS order of removal is being legally withheld due to threat of personal harm in their home country.
Cuban emigres who have fled the Communist dictatorship 90 miles off Key West have also historically been considered eligible, as have certain foreign domestic violence or trafficking victims.
Turner’s proposal, however, would guarantee that all people living in HUD-funded housing are eligible under statute.
The longstanding HUD Act of 1980, which the Clinton-era reforms adjusted, already prohibits HUD from providing financial assistance to ineligible noncitizens, and Turner’s reforms would make the prorated assistance option temporary instead of indefinite, pending eligibility verification.
«Under President Trump’s leadership, the days of illegal aliens, ineligibles, and fraudsters gaming the system and riding the coattails of American taxpayers are over,» said Turner, a former Washington Redskins cornerback.
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«HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants. We have zero tolerance for pushing aside hardworking U.S. citizens while enabling others to exploit decades-old loopholes.»
Turner previously wrote in a Washington Post op-ed that previous administrations «turned a blind eye» to enforcing these types of HUD laws and policies.
«Liberal officials at both the federal and state level purposefully blurred and weakened the law by allowing some applicants for HUD assistance to simply sign a declaration of citizenship without requiring any documentation or proof,» he said in one example.
Critics of the change, however, said HUD’s efforts are going to lead to families being booted from public housing.
«Our country can ensure that every one of us, no matter where we come from or what language we speak, has a safe home,» National Housing Law Project executive director Shamus Roller told the Associated Press.
«Trump is trying to evict immigrant families, citizen and non-citizen, from HUD housing.»
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Roller’s colleague Sonya Acosta told the wire service that the new policy would wrongly force an «agonizing choice between losing the assistance that helps [families] pay rent every month or separating their family.»
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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World Economic Forum president and CEO steps down after facing scrutiny over Epstein links
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Børge Brende, who has faced scrutiny due to the revelation of links between him and the late Jeffrey Epstein, is stepping down from his role as World Economic Forum president and CEO.
«I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and constituents, and I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions,» Brende said in a statement.
Disclosures by the U.S. Justice Department indicated that Brende had attended three business dinners with Epstein and engaged him in communications through email and texts, according to Reuters.
President Donald Trump is greeted by Børge Brende before taking part in a discussion onstage at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
«In light of these interactions, the Governing Board requested the Audit and Risk Committee to look into the matter, which subsequently decided to initiate an independent review,» the WEF noted in a statement, the outlet reported earlier this month. «This decision underscores the Forum’s commitment to transparency and maintaining its integrity.»
In the statement about Brende’s departure, the globalist body noted, «The independent review conducted by outside counsel has concluded. The findings stated that there were no additional concerns beyond what has been previously disclosed.»
WEF’s co-chairs André Hoffmann and Larry Fink said in a statement on behalf of the board of trustees that they wanted «to express our sincere appreciation for Børge Brende’s significant contributions to the World Economic Forum.»
«His dedication and leadership have been instrumental during a pivotal period of reforms for the organization, leading to a successful annual meeting in Davos. We respect his decision to step down,» they said.
«We are pleased to announce that Alois Zwinggi will serve as Interim President and CEO and looking forward to his continued collaboration and partnership over time,» Hoffmann and Fink added. «The Board of Trustees will oversee the leadership transition including the plan to drive a proper process to identify a permanent successor.»
FORMER NORWEGIAN PM THORBJØRN JAGLAND HOSPITALIZED AMID EPSTEIN PROBE
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Brende asserted in a statement that he met Epstein while attending a dinner that former Norwegian Deputy Prime Minister Terje Rod-Larsen invited him to, according to Reuters.
Brende noted that he later went to two similar dinners that included Epstein and that those dinners plus «a few emails and SMS messages» comprised the full scope of his engagements with Epstein, according to the outlet.
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World Economic Forum President Borge Brende delivers a speech at the annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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«I was completely unaware of Epstein’s past and criminal activities,» Brende noted, according to the outlet.
«Had I known about his background, I would have declined the initial invitation to join Rod-Larsen and any subsequent dinner invitations or other communications,» he said.
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