education
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Harvard’s Constitutional Stand: Defying Executive Overreach in Defense of Academic Freedom
In an escalation of tensions between the federal executive and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the U.S., Harvard University has initiated legal action against the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, challenging what it describes as an unlawful and unconstitutional campaign of coercion. The lawsuit, officially filed this week, seeks to…
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Harvard vs Trump Administration: Battle Over Academic Freedom and Federal Oversight
In a significant escalation of its confrontation with higher education institutions, the Trump administration has initiated a sweeping punitive measure against Harvard University by freezing approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds. This decision, officially communicated by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday, 14 April 2025, is framed as a direct response to Harvard’s refusal…