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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Collin Binkley, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Most incidents cited in the lawsuit occurred during the 2023-24 academic year or in March 2025, and were deemed too isolated to prove a persistent issue.
A federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University has been dismissed by a judge in Boston. The lawsuit alleged that Harvard failed to address harassment of Jewish students. The judge's decision stated that the administration did not provide sufficient evidence of ongoing civil rights violations.
Most incidents cited in the lawsuit occurred during the 2023-24 academic year or in March 2025, and were deemed too isolated to prove a persistent issue. Further details on the lawsuit and the judge's decision are available from the source, including the full ruling and any potential responses from Harvard University or the White House.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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