This week, a federal judge sided with Harvard in one of its two lawsuits, blocking an order by President Trump to prevent international students from enrolling.

Thousands of alumni at Harvard University have submitted a court document in support of the institution as it fights the Trump administration.

Since its initial criticism of Harvard as a place where antisemitism was condoned or ignored during last spring’s pro-Palestinian protests, the government’s list of complaints about the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university has grown by the day.

Twenty four universities, including five Ivy League schools, and more than 12,000 alumni took measures to back Harvard University in its legal battle against the Trump administration, which has threat

As legal battles drag out, and possibly work their way up to a firmly conservative Supreme Court, the school is at an increasing disadvantage, some observers point out.

The escalating feud has some experts predicting that even if the university wins every case against Trump, it may not escape unscathed.

Over 12,000 Harvard alumni and 24 universities, including five Ivy League schools, publicly support Harvard University in its legal battle against the Trump administration's potential funding cuts that could devastate research and innovation in academia.

Over 12,000 Harvard University alumni have signed a legal message of support for the school during its ongoing battle with President Donald Trump's administration.

"In the government’s view, so long as Harvard is punished for exercising its First Amendment rights, the ends justify the means," the memorandum in support of Harvard's motion for summary judgment claimed.

A school founded by George Soros fled Hungary after it was targeted by an authoritarian leader. Academics at the school say President Trump is using a similar playbook against Harvard.