US Departments Notify Harvard Accreditor of Title VI Violation

The Trump administration has formally notified Harvard University's accreditor that the university may be in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, specifically citing deliberate indifference toward antisemitic harassment and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students. This notification to the New England Commission of Higher Education raises concerns that Harvard may fail to meet accreditation standards, which could jeopardize its federal financial aid eligibility and overall legitimacy. The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, under President Trump's directive, emphasized the university's failure to protect students and urged ongoing oversight to ensure compliance with federal law. Additionally, the administration has issued a subpoena demanding detailed records of foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, accusing Harvard of allowing visa abuses and supporting violence. These actions form part of a broader campaign by President Trump to challenge what he describes as anti-Semitic and politically biased activities in elite universities, with Harvard facing funding cuts and legal challenges in response. Harvard has not yet commented on the subpoena, but it has legally contested some federal attempts to restrict foreign student admissions.