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US judge dismisses Trump administration's Harvard admissions probe case
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking Harvard University's admissions records related to race considerations, citing procedural issues rather than the merits of the case.
- The judge found that the Justice Department failed to follow required legal steps to secure Harvard's voluntary compliance before resorting to litigation.
- Harvard has previously won rulings against the administration's attempts to cut federal funding and impose other sanctions tied to alleged discrimination and admissions policies.
- The Justice Department's investigation aims to assess if Harvard is complying with the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling that restricts race-conscious admissions practices under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
- The judge indicated the government could pursue similar legal action in the future if it follows proper administrative procedures.
