For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement, offering a spot among the elite at a campus that produces

The court battle over Harvard's foreign students tests both the legality of the White House's tactics and the judicial system’s ability to rein in alleged government overreach.

Even against one of the nation’s oldest institutions, the Trump administration holds the levers of power — and it’s using them aggressively.

Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Friday after having its ability to host foreign students revoked. The move marked the latest escalation in the ongoing back-and-forth between the president and one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

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The battle between Harvard and the Trump administration is a long and windy one. Here's what background you need to know.