The schools say Trump’s efforts to temporarily block immigration from six heavily Muslim countries are detrimental to education. The brief — also signed by Cornell, Harvard and Duke — was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for consideration in a challenge to Trump’s March immigration order.

“Each (university) has a global mission and benefits from the contributions of diverse students, faculty, staff and scholars from around the world,” the brief said. In light of their educational missions, (the universities) have a strong interest in ensuring that individuals from around the globe can continue to enter the United States and share their unique skills and perspectives.”