Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students after Oct. 7 attack
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of violating federal civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack.
- The Justice Department alleges Harvard showed deliberate indifference to discriminatory harassment, creating a hostile environment, and seeks to recover billions in federal funding the university has received.
- This lawsuit continues the administration's broader campaign against Harvard, which includes attempts to freeze federal funding, strip tax-exempt status, and restrict international student travel, some of which have been blocked by courts.
- Harvard denies the allegations, stating it has taken proactive measures to combat antisemitism and enforce anti-discrimination policies, and calls the lawsuit retaliatory and politically
