The Trump administration has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, escalating a prolonged dispute over federal funding and admissions practices. The Justice Department says Harvard failed to provide documents requested as part of an investigation into whether its admissions policies violate grant conditions by discriminating against applicants.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the administration is seeking records to ensure admissions decisions are based on merit and comply with federal law.
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that the Ivy League institution illegally withheld admissions material needed to decide whether the school is continuing to discriminate in the admissions process despite a 2023… pic.twitter.com/8x7mIZ4nVJ
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The case follows earlier claims that Harvard did not adequately protect Jewish students and faculty from discrimination.
The broader conflict began in early 2025, when the administration froze billions in federal funds to the university. Courts later lifted the freeze while related lawsuits continue.
The latest filing signals that President Donald Trump’s administration intends to keep pressure on elite institutions over civil rights compliance and the use of taxpayer dollars.
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