India, May 24 -- Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over a federal order that could force thousands of its international students to leave the US or transfer schools.

The university argues the government's actions violate the First Amendment and would have an "immediate and devastating effect" on over 7,000 visa holders, per a lawsuit filed Friday in Boston. The temporary restraining order has been granted for now. But if the order ultimately stands, Harvard says it would be unable to offer admission to new international students for at least two academic years.

The Canadian Press reports that hundreds of Canadian students could be affected. In 2022, Harvard had 686 Canadians enrolled. One of them is Cleo Carney, daugh...