According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Harvard has repeatedly delayed providing the requested documents. This information is necessary to assess the university's compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 ruling on the unconstitutionality of admission programs that consider racial background. It is important to note that the Department of Justice does not accuse Harvard of discrimination and does not seek financial compensation or suspension of federal funding.
In early February, Donald Trump stated that his administration was demanding one billion dollars from Harvard to resolve issues related to its admission policy; however, this request was rejected.
In April 2025, the U.S. government threatened to ban the admission of foreign students to Harvard due to insufficient measures to combat the harassment of Jewish students on campus. This occurred after the university refused to comply with the Trump administration's demands.
Attempts by President Trump to suspend federal funding for Harvard faced legal challenges, and the parties have yet to reach a compromise.
