Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging
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Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Israeli and Jewish students

The US Department of Justice is suing Harvard, alleging that the prestigious university has failed to protect the civil rights of Israeli and Jewish students.

Friday's development is another escalation in the feud between President Donald Trump and Harvard.

The Trump administration investigated the university last year after reports that Jewish students were insulted and were spat on - allegations Harvard had previously denied.

Trump said in February his administration would sue the university for $1 billion in damages.

The feud stems from Harvard's refusal to accept the Trump administration's demands for government oversight of admissions, hiring practices and political orientation, among other things.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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