Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration that accused Harvard University of antisemitism in its admissions policies. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns ruled that the administration failed to demonstrate that Harvard's practices constituted an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws. The lawsuit, filed during the Trump administration, alleged that the university discriminated against Jewish applicants.

Judge Stearns' decision stated that the evidence presented did not support the claim of ongoing discrimination. The administration had sought to prove that Harvard's consideration of race in admissions, while intended to promote diversity, resulted in unfair treatment of Jewish applicants. However, the court found the arguments and evidence insufficient to meet the legal threshold for such a claim. This dismissal represents a significant setback for the Trump administration's efforts to challenge affirmative action policies in higher education.

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The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.