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Harvard Moves to Dismiss DOJ Antisemitism Lawsuit

5/19/2026

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  • Harvard filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice (DOJ) antisemitism lawsuit in U.S. District Court, Massachusetts.
  • Harvard says the suit retaliates against refusal to surrender control over curriculum, admissions and hiring.
  • Harvard argues the complaint ignores reforms such as new protest rules, antisemitism training and a streamlined disciplinary process.
  • The DOJ seeks an outside monitor, a ban on future federal funding and repayment of nearly $1 billion in grants.