Judge Blocks Trump’s Harvard Funding Threat | Phoenix News

A federal judge just tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling that the government couldn’t prove ongoing civil rights violations tied to antisemitism on campus — calling cited incidents too isolated. The case erupted after pro-Palestinian protests last fall, with the Justice Department seeking to claw back billions in federal grants under Title Six, claiming Harvard failed to protect Jewish students from harassment and assault. Harvard countered with concrete steps like forming an antisemitism task force and updating disciplinary policies. This isn’t the first time the administration has targeted Harvard — a similar $2.6 billion funding cut was previously blocked by a judge who called the claims a “smokescreen” for ideological attacks on universities. The Justice Department is now reviewing its next moves, as this legal setback underscores the deepening political and legal rift between the administration and elite academia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6912ff856fb69827