Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

The government sought that data as part of an investigation into whether Harvard has engaged in discrimination by considering race in its student admissions process.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 7d ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 7d ago· ran in 2 outlets

US judge dismisses Trump administration’s Harvard admissions probe case

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8d ago

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

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Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Affirmative Action Lawsuit Against Harvard

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 8d ago

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit demanding Harvard admissions data

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The HillCenter· 7d ago

Judge dismisses Trump administration's Harvard lawsuit

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Trump Suffers Another Legal Setback in Escalating Harvard Battle

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

Judge tosses DOJ’s suit against Harvard over race-related admissions data

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The College FixRight· 5d ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard demanding admissions data

GOP Daily BriefRight· 7d ago

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Harvard Admissions Records on Procedural Grounds

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Harvard wins first round against Trump administration — but judge leaves door open for another lawsuit

Fox NewsRight· 7d ago

Federal judge tosses Trump admin Harvard admissions lawsuit, leaves door open to future challenge

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The GuardianLean Left· 7d ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

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