Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds - AP News
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The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging violations of civil rights law and seeking to recover funds from the institution. The suit represents an escalation of the administration's legal challenges to university admissions practices, following Trump's previous opposition to race-conscious college admissions policies. Harvard is one of the nation's most prominent universities and has faced ongoing scrutiny over its admissions procedures in recent years. The lawsuit signals the administration's intent to use the courts to enforce its civil rights enforcement agenda against educational institutions. The case will likely test the boundaries of federal authority over university admissions and financial practices.
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