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Investing.com -- The Trump administration has escalated its confrontation with Harvard University, threatening the school’s accreditation status and issuing formal subpoenas related to foreign students.
The Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services have notified the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard may be violating anti-discrimination laws and failing to meet accreditation standards. The notification cites concerns about antisemitism on campus during pro-Palestinian protests following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated, "By allowing anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination to persist unchecked on its campus, Harvard University has failed in its obligation to students, educators, and American taxpayers."
The Department of Education has called on the accreditation commission to enforce its policies and keep federal authorities informed about efforts to ensure Harvard complies with federal law and accreditor standards.
In a separate action, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is issuing subpoenas to Harvard after the university "repeatedly refused past non-coercive requests to hand over the required information for its Student Visitor and Exchange Program certification." The agency seeks records, communications, and documents relevant to immigration law enforcement dating back to January 1, 2020.
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