Harvard University has rejected the Trump administration’s demands to alter its diversity programs, admissions policies, and cooperation with immigrations.
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00:00Harvard University has rejected the Trump administration's demands to alter its diversity
00:04programs and missions policies and cooperation with immigration authorities, risking approximately
00:09$9 billion in federal funding.
00:12In response, the White House has frozen over $2 billion in grants and contracts, citing
00:17the school's refusal to comply with measures aimed at addressing anti-Semitism on campus.
00:22Harvard President Alan Garber defended the university's autonomy, asserting that governmental
00:27overreach threatens academic freedom and constitutional rights.
00:30The stance contrasts with Columbia University's earlier compliance with similar federal demands,
00:36which, despite resulting in the restoration of $400 million in funding, led to internal
00:42dissent and administrative upheaval.