The Trump administration’s now-paused revocation of Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students raises significant questions about how a ban would impact the school community and its academic research.

In a move that has drawn sharp criticism from academic institutions and civil liberties groups across the United States, the Trump administration has initiated a legal and administrative process aimed at revoking Harvard University’s ability to admit international students.

The Trump administration told Harvard University on Thursday it no longer would be allowed to enroll international students, a significant escalation in President Trump’s war against the