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law11 days ago

Judge Tosses DOJ Antisemitism Case Against Harvard, Finding No Ongoing Violations

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit accusing Harvard of permitting antisemitism against Jewish and Israeli students, saying the government failed to prove an ongoing Title VI violation. The court found most incidents occurred in 2023-24 and only a few followed, deeming them too isolated to establish continued noncompliance. The DOJ signaled possible appeals, while Harvard emphasized its commitment to supporting Jewish and Israeli students on campus.

DOJ Expands Second Amendment Frontiers With Civil Rights Lawsuits
politics1 month ago

DOJ Expands Second Amendment Frontiers With Civil Rights Lawsuits

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, is pursuing an unprecedented, coordinated push to broaden Second Amendment rights by filing lawsuits against state gun restrictions, including California and Virginia, signaling a shift toward using civil-rights litigation to set lasting legal precedent after recent Supreme Court rulings; the strategy aims to shape the law for the long term rather than challenge every restriction.