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Harvard Faces Discrimination Complaint Over Union Scholars Program

12/9/2025

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The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint accusing Harvard University of race-based discrimination in its Union Scholars summer program under Title VI.
The complaint notes eligibility requires applicants from "historically marginalized communities."
It calls for an investigation into Harvard's involvement and cites a Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions.
Harvard has not commented on the allegations, while U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funding over diversity policies.

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The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint accusing Harvard University of race-based discrimination in its Union Scholars summer program under Title VI.
The complaint notes eligibility requires applicants from "historically marginalized communities."
It calls for an investigation into Harvard's involvement and cites a Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions.
Harvard has not commented on the allegations, while U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funding over diversity policies.