Harvard and the White House are negotiating to end legal battles, but tensions remain. The administration is targeting Harvard, citing campus crime to restrict international students and reviewing its patents.
The White House intensified pressure, launching a patent investigation and renewing claims against Harvard's ability to host international students. A court filing revealed deep acrimony, accusing Harvard of failing to control crime. The Commerce Department also questioned Harvard's compliance with patent regulations. These actions follow government efforts to align other schools with its agenda.
The Justice Department sought to dismiss a lawsuit regarding international students. The government's actions could have affected thousands of students.
Harvard accuses the government of retaliation, which the administration denies. Harvard maintains its campus crime rate is low and will defend its rights.
The Commerce Department will investigate Harvard's compliance with patent regulations. The investigation could impact the university's financial stake in its patents.
5 Comments
Mariposa
The tension between Harvard and the White House is unnecessary. This decision hurts students more than it helps anyone.
Comandante
Using crime statistics to attack Harvard is ridiculous. Are we going to punish all universities for the actions of a few individuals?
Habibi
Harvard's reputation should not exempt it from investigations. Everyone should play by the same rules.
ZmeeLove
The government’s actions seem politically motivated rather than based on any real concern for safety or compliance.
Muchacho
I support the investigation into Harvard! No one is above the law, and we need to ensure safety on campuses.