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Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Government’s Rationale in Harvard Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Government’s Rationale in Harvard Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Government’s Rationale in Harvard Funding Freeze Lawsuit BOSTON – A federal judge yesterday expressed significant skepticism regarding the Trump administration’s justification for freezing nearly $3 billion in research funding allocated to Harvard University. During high-stakes oral arguments on Monday, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs pressed Department of Justice lawyers to clarify the link between steep funding cuts and the White House’s stated goal of combating antisemitism within the university. Judge Burroughs pointedly questioned the…

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Harvard Battles Trump-Era Funding Freeze in Federal Court

Harvard Battles Trump-Era Funding Freeze in Federal Court

Harvard Battles Trump-Era Funding Freeze in Federal Court Harvard University’s legal team is currently squaring off against the federal government in Boston, arguing that a freeze on over $2 billion in grants and contracts is illegal and should be reversed. The university contends that the funding cuts, initially imposed by the Trump administration, jeopardize crucial research across medicine, science, and technology. Harvard’s lawsuit seeks to prevent the government from using federal funding as leverage to control academic decision-making. The Trump…

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Harvard’s Stance on Antisemitism Under Scrutiny: Federal Funding Threat Looms

Harvard’s Stance on Antisemitism Under Scrutiny: Federal Funding Threat Looms

Harvard’s Stance on Antisemitism Under Scrutiny: Federal Funding Threat Looms Harvard University is facing a severe challenge to its federal funding, as a U.S. government task force has accused the institution of being in “violent violation” of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act due to its handling of antisemitism on campus. The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, established during the Trump administration, issued a letter threatening to revoke all federal financial resources if Harvard fails to implement immediate and…

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Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent

Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent

Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent A federal investigation has concluded that Harvard University violated civil rights law by failing to adequately protect Jewish students on campus, a finding that could jeopardize significant federal funding for the prestigious institution. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) stated in its findings that Harvard demonstrated “deliberate indifference” and was a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment” of its Jewish community members…

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restrict Harvard’s International Student Enrollment

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restrict Harvard’s International Student Enrollment

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restrict Harvard’s International Student Enrollment On Friday, a federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to prevent Harvard University from hosting international students. This injunction maintains Harvard’s ability to enroll international students while the ongoing lawsuit between Harvard and the administration is resolved. The ruling follows a May 22nd action by the Department of Homeland Security, which revoked Harvard’s certification to host foreign students and issue…

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Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban

Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban

Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban A federal judge in Boston will hear Harvard University’s appeal against the Trump administration’s ban on international student entry on Monday, July 13th at 10:30 AM. The administration, citing national security concerns, revoked Harvard’s participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and subsequently issued a six-month ban on issuing student visas for Harvard. The DOJ argues this falls under presidential authority regarding immigration and foreign affairs. Harvard counters…

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Harvard Research Lab Secures $39 Million Lifeline from Private Equity, Ushering in New Era of Funding

Harvard Research Lab Secures $39 Million Lifeline from Private Equity, Ushering in New Era of Funding

Harvard Research Lab Secures $39 Million Lifeline from Private Equity, Ushering in New Era of Funding Facing funding cuts, Harvard University’s genetics and metabolism research is receiving a major boost. İş Private Equity, a Turkish firm, has committed $39 million to a lab led by Professor Gökhan Hotamışlıgil at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This isn’t just a financial injection; it’s a groundbreaking partnership. The investment will not only support Professor Hotamışlıgil’s crucial research but also fuel the…

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