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Harvard Scores Major Win As Judge Tosses Trump Administration's Antisemitism Lawsuit

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A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard University, finding the alleged incidents were not severe enough to constitute Title VI violations. The Justice Department's case against Harvard, which sought $1 billion in damages for alleged discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students during 2024 pro-Palestinian protests, was dismissed Thursday after the judge determined the misconduct was "too isolated and episodic" to meet legal standards. The DOJ filed suit in March 2026, claiming Harvard was "deliberately indifferent" to harassment of Jewish students. The government initially sought a $500 million settlement but escalated to $1 billion in damages. DOJ officials indicated they are reviewing options to appeal or pursue other remedies. This ruling represents a significant setback in the administration's broader campaign against universities over antisemitism allegations.