Question

Homeland Security is blocking Harvard’s ability to enroll international students.

Answer 1

This claim is true, the Instagram reel lacks detailed information and does not cite any sources to substantiate the claim. its important to cross check with reputable news outlets and official statements for verification. The DHS did revoke Harvard's SEVP certification. However, it's important to note that a federal judge has blocked this action temporarily, allowing Harvard to continue enrolling international students while legal proceedings are underway according to the washington post and reuters. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/05/23/harvard-lawsuit-international-students-trump-administration/

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harvard-sues-trump-administration-blocking-enrollment-foreign-students-2025-05-23/

Comments

This is a well-reasoned and accurate response. It correctly points out the lack of sourcing in the original Instagram reel and emphasizes the importance of verifying claims through reputable outlets. It also provides necessary context — that while DHS did revoke Harvard’s SEVP certification, the action has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Including sources from The Washington Post and Reuters adds credibility and reinforces the importance of relying on established journalism for nuanced issues like this.

Answer 2

This claim is true. The Homeland Security official page made an article about this topic with bold lettering to make sure it is seen at the top of the article. The reasoning given for this is that many of the agitators of students on campus are the exchange students from other countries. 

Comments

Thank you for your additional research on this topic. It seems to be true based on the article on The Homeland Security's official page. This is a very interesting issue that I think is unjust.

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I think you did a good job indicating the primary source to this claim. Although you don't need to change your argument, I think it could be stronger if you addressed the Instagram video where the claim came from. Good job overall!

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I liked that you were short and to the point. Going right to the source was a good call.

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This comment oversimplifies a complex situation and includes a misleading generalization. While it’s true that the Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification, the claim that exchange students were broadly labeled as “agitators” is not backed by the official DHS statement. The decision was tied to broader concerns about compliance and alleged foreign influence, not a blanket accusation against international students. It's important to avoid generalizations and ensure claims are based on accurate summaries of the source material.

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After reviewing the Homeland Security article, it seems this claim is indeed accurate. I believe this raises significant concerns about fairness and the potential for discriminatory treatment, which I consider unjust.

Answer 3

S- The claim originates from an Instagram reel. While social media can disseminate information rapidly, it's essential to verify such claims through reputable sources.

I - To asses the credibility of the claim, we turn to established news outlets and official statements.

F - Multiple reputable sources have reported on this issue : Reuters reported that the Trump administration revoked Havard University's certification to enroll international students, citing concerns over campus safety and alleged ties to foreign entities. BBC News covered the administration's decision and Harvard's response, highlighting the university's stance that the move was unlawful. The Gaurdian detailed the legal challenges faced by Harvard and the broader implications for academic freedom.

T - Tracing the claims - Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Officially announced the revocation of Harvard's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively preventing the universisty from enrolling new international students and requiring current international students to transfer or risk losing their legal status. Harvard University responded by filing a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the action was unlawful and retaliatory. Federal Judiciary, a U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the administration's move, allowing Harvard to continue enrolling international students while the legal proceedings are underway.

Conclusion - The claim that "Homeland Security is blocking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. However, this action has been temporarily halted by a federal judge pending further legal review. Therefore, while the initial action by Homeland Security supports the claim, the current legal intervention has suspended its implementation.