Harvard slams ‘abusive and retaliatory’ DOJ investigation over race-based admissions

Published May 16, 2025 6:38pm ET



The Justice Department launched an investigation into Harvard University over allegations that the institution was failing to comply with the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that ended affirmative action in admissions.

On Monday, the Justice Department sent a letter to Harvard to inform school leadership of the investigation under the False Claims Act, the New York Times reported.

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