Trump goes for round 2 in court against Harvard, UCLA
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Justice Department sues Harvard and UCLA for alleged antisemitism and civil rights violations against Jewish students.
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The Trump administration has filed Justice Department lawsuits against Harvard University and UCLA, alleging rampant antisemitism on campus and violations of federal antidiscrimination laws. The civil rights investigations represent a second legal push against both schools after earlier efforts by the administration to halt their federal funding were blocked in court. The suits target alleged failures by the universities to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This escalation reflects the administration's stated priority of combating what it views as antisemitic conduct at elite institutions, particularly following campus protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The outcome could determine whether colleges face significant financial consequences and set precedent for how universities address complaints of antisemitism.
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The Trump administration filed DOJ lawsuits against Harvard University and UCLA alleging violations of federal antidiscrimination laws under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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