What is happening at Harvard University?
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Harvard University is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a freeze of more than $2 billion in federal funding. The administration claims Harvard failed to protect Jewish students and demands changes to diversity, admissions, and protest policies. The funding freeze threatens research and jobs, with protests and court hearings ongoing.
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Behind the legal battle over Harvard funding
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- Harvard faces a federal court battle over the Trump administration's freeze of over $2 billion in funding.
- The administration claims Harvard's policies are anti-Semitic and inconsistent with federal standards. 1m 15s
- Harvard argues the move is retaliatory and infringes on its First Amendment rights. 1m 57s
- Harvard also claims the administration did not follow proper procedures under the Administrative Procedures Act. 2m 9s
- The outcome may affect the federal government's authority over private institutions and the use of nationwide injunctions. 2m 50s
