Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Harvard over Jewish student protections

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging that Harvard University inadequately protected Jewish students during pro-Gaza protests. The Department of Justice claimed the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, but Judge Richard Stearns found no evidence of ongoing civil rights violations, describing the incidents as isolated. Harvard’s approach contrasts with other universities that settled with the administration amid similar allegations, raising concerns about academic freedom and the use of civil rights law to limit free speech on campuses.

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