Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Anti-Semitism Claims

The Trump Administration Files Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Anti-Semitism Claims

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, seeking billions in damages for allegedly failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from anti-Semitic behavior.

Harvard has rejected the allegations, calling them 'pretextual and retaliatory' and stating their commitment to ensuring Jewish and Israeli students feel respected and included on campus.

The lawsuit stems from protests in October 2023 against Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to a demand for federal grants to be recouped. A U.S. district judge will hear the case, which has been a focal point of Trump's efforts to control universities.