Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades-old fight over civil rights law

In 1976, a small Christian college refused to comply with Title IX. The ensuing legal back-and-forth still matters today as the Trump administration places pressure on universities.

By: Ryan Creps, University at Buffalo, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 9, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Ryan Creps, University at Buffalo

The Department of Justice announced in March 2026 that it is suing Harvard University and the University of California, Los Angeles.

The lawsuits allege that both universities failed to adequately address antisemitism on campus, violating students’ civil rights.

These cases follow earlier efforts by the Trump administration in 2025 to block federal funding to several major universities. The Trump administration has also – …

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