Trump Administration Faces New Lawsuit From Elite University's Professors

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  • Source: News Week
  • 04/14/2025
Professors at Harvard University have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its threats to cut billions in federal funding after accusing the institution of failing to address antisemitism on its campus.

Newsweek reached out to the White House by email, outside of normal business hours, on Saturday afternoon for comment.

Why It Matters

The Trump administration has targeted universities on a number of issues as President Donald Trump seeks to overhaul liberal universities following nationwide protests that erupted in the wake of Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip following Hamas' October 7, 2023, surprise attack on the Middle Eastern country.

In January, Harvard settled a lawsuit brought by students who accused the school of permitting antisemitic harassment.

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