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Trump Administration Halts Harvard Grants Over Diversity Hiring

5/15/2025

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The Trump administration has halted grants to Harvard University, alleging racial favoritism in its hiring practices. Internal documents expose policies that prioritize women and minorities, including mandatory diversity statements and specific hiring targets. Critics contend these measures breach civil rights laws and threaten Harvard's commitment to impartial scholarship.

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The Trump administration has halted grants to Harvard University, alleging racial favoritism in its hiring practices. Internal documents expose policies that prioritize women and minorities, including mandatory diversity statements and specific hiring targets. Critics contend these measures breach civil rights laws and threaten Harvard's commitment to impartial scholarship.