Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

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by Richard Luscombe
March 20, 2026
2 min read

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Trump administration sued Harvard University for allegedly allowing anti-Israel protesters to operate on campus with impunity.

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If you attend or have family at Harvard, campus conduct policies regarding political speech and protest may face federal legal scrutiny and potential changes.

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The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, alleging the institution violated the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli people in the aftermath of Gaza's war. The suit contends that Harvard allowed anti-Israel protesters to operate on campus "with impunity" following the October 2023 Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent military response. The lawsuit represents an escalation of Trump administration scrutiny toward Harvard over campus conduct related to the Gaza conflict. The action underscores the White House's focus on civil rights protections for Jewish students and supporters of Israel on college campuses.

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The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University alleging civil rights violations of Jewish and Israeli people.

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