DOJ files suit against Harvard over campus antisemitism and student protection

The U.S. Justice Department has sued Harvard University, alleging the school failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment on campus—describing incidents where protesters blocked entry to buildings and students were pressured to hide yarmulkes. The suit claims Harvard violated civil rights laws and its own policies, seeking court orders to bolster protections and even allowing the government to halt federal grant payments. Harvard countered that it has taken steps to address antisemitism and will defend itself; this marks the second DOJ action against Harvard this year (following an earlier lawsuit over admissions records).