The Trump administration has aggressively targeted Harvard University, freezing $2.2 billion in grants and imposing various punitive measures including restrictions on foreign students and potential tax revocation. Experts, including Ted Mitchell and Brian Galle, argue that the actions reflect a swift punishment without due process, raising legal questions about the administration's motives and the legitimacy of such sanctions. This broadside against Harvard showcases a hostile approach towards higher education that threatens the foundational rights of universities to defend themselves against accusations.
It's punishment before a trial, punishment before evidence, punishment before an actual accusation that could be responded to, said Ted Mitchell.
The immediacy of the sanctions and threats conveyed an unmistakable hostility toward Harvard and other schools in the president's sights.
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