The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) is moving to suspend Harvard University's eligibility for federal funding due to findings of violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. HHS alleges Harvard showed deliberate indifference to discrimination and harassment against Jewish and Israeli students. This follows heightened cash monitoring status placed on Harvard by the U.S. Department of Education. Harvard has 20 days to request a hearing. The disputes reflect a broader federal effort to address antisemitism and enforce civil rights compliance on campuses.
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