Harvard University, Trump and Student
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Harvard University has settled a high-profile lawsuit by an Orthodox Jewish student who accused the Ivy League school of ignoring antisemitism on campus. Alexander Kestenbaum, who is known as Shabbos,
Shabbos Kestenbaum sued Harvard University over allegations it did not do enough to curb antisemitism. He had continued his lawsuit even after other students settled.
The administration has frozen funding and targeted international students as it presses the university for a stronger response to alleged antisemitism.
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it
Harvard University on Tuesday amended its lawsuit against the Trump administration after having another $450 million in research funding cut over alleged campus antisemitism and racism.
Harvard University and Shabbos Kestenbaum have reached an agreement to resolve their ongoing litigation,” Harvard said in a statement.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to host foreign students. The
The lawsuit came less than a day after the Department of Homeland Security said it would block international students from enrolling at Harvard University.
Harvard University filed a second lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration after the Republican leader revoked the school’s international student enrollment certification – part of an on-going battle over antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security had abruptly revoked the university’s ability to enroll foreign students.