What's Wrong With The Trump Administration's Lawsuit Against Harvard
Last week, the Department of Justice filed suit against Harvard University, alleging that Harvard is violating Title VI by failing adequately to respond to antisemitism and by itself intentionally discriminating against Jews and Israelis on the basis of race and national origin, respectively. The complaint alleges, in addition to...
The lawsuit raises questions about the motivations and methods of the Trump administration. It appears that the lawsuit is being used to re-litigate issues already decided against the government, suggesting a lack of commitment to due process. The article suggests that the government may have failed to follow statutory procedures and relied heavily on a report by Harvard's own task force, casting doubt on the thoroughness of the investigation. Negotiations with Harvard have stalled, raising ques...
