Thousands sign letter urging Harvard not to capitulate to Trump administration’s demands

A petition with 14,000 signatures urges Harvard University not to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands. Organized by the alumni group Crimson Courage, the letter calls on the university to protect its independence, ensure political neutrality, and safeguard international students. This action follows the administration's freezing of over $2 billion in federal funds for Harvard and imposing restrictions that are projected to cause a 30-40 percent drop in new international students across the US. The petition contrasts Harvard's confrontational stance with other universities, like Columbia, which have made deals with the administration.