Harvard University professors filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that its threat to revoke billions in federal funding violates First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, initiated by the American Association of University Professors and the Harvard faculty chapter, claims this action could undermine academic freedom by imposing demands on the university. The administration has expressed concern over Harvard's handling of antisemitism, stating the institution has failed to adequately protect students and staff. The case seeks a restraining order against the funding threat, emphasizing its potentially detrimental impact on free speech and civil rights.
"This action challenges the Trump administration's unlawful and unprecedented misuse of federal funding and civil rights enforcement authority to undermine academic freedom and free speech on a university campus."
"The Trump administration has been on a campaign against elite universities that it views as being too lax on antisemitism."
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