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August 13, 2026

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration's Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard

  • U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed the lawsuit, stating the Trump administration did not establish a continuous breach of federal civil rights statutes.
  • The lawsuit sought to reclaim $2.6 billion in federal funding, alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students from harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests following the October 2023 Hamas attack.
  • The Justice Department disagrees with the ruling and is assessing its next steps, while Harvard emphasized its commitment to supporting its Jewish community.

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