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American students turn to UK as Trump takes aim at US universities
- In early 2024, Harvard University publicly confronted demands from the Trump administration that threatened to revoke billions in federal funding over alleged antisemitism and political bias.
- These demands followed President Trump’s executive order to combat campus antisemitism and involved letters citing possible violations of civil rights statutes and First Amendment rights, creating legal tension.
- Harvard responded by launching a task force to address antisemitism and tightening campus policies, but it categorically refused to comply with government orders to end race-conscious admissions and diversity programs.
- Following the administration’s freeze on $2.2 billion in grants, Harvard sued on April 21, accusing the government of unconstitutional and arbitrary actions, while the first court hearing was scheduled for April 28 before Judge Allison Burroughs.
- The standoff highlights ongoing political conflicts over university autonomy, federal funding conditions, and efforts to address antisemitism amid campus divisions and national debates over ideological influence.
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