HHS seeks to ban Harvard from federal funding in civil rights case

The Department of Health and Human Services is referring Harvard University to the agency's office responsible for suspension and debarment decisions over alleged antisemitism inaction, the HHS announced Monday.

Why it matters: If upheld, the move would obstruct Harvard from receiving federal funding or entering into contracts with the federal government. • Harvard could lose access to hundreds of millions of dollars in annual federal research funding and grants annually. • The referral underscores how the administration is using civil rights law to enforce compliance across colleges and K-12 schools.

Catch up quick: The new civil rights allegation marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and Harvard. • The administration has repeatedly accused Harvard of engagi