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Nov 2, 2026

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard over admissions data

U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking detailed admissions records from Harvard University to investigate whether the school continues to consider race in admissions. The ruling represents a setback for the administration's efforts to enforce compliance with the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision.

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▪Federal judges have issued rulings in favor of Harvard University across multiple lawsuits, defeating Trump administration attempts to terminate over $2 billion in federal research funding
▪Harvard said in a June filing that the Department of Justice requested 51 data points on undergraduate applicants from Harvard University, including applicant names, family income brackets, misconduct records, and individual application essays
▪Judge Myong J. Joun dismissed the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Harvard University on narrow procedural grounds without determining whether Harvard discriminated or whether federal agencies may lawfully obtain applicant data

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Donald Trump

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Affirmative action1 Civil rights1 Federal agencies1 Harvard University1 Higher education1 Judiciary1 Trump administration1 Trump administration legal battles1 U.S. federal courts & judicial appointments1

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