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The Justice Department filed an unprecedented federal lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the Ivy League institution of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism. Kenneth Marcus, chairman of the Brandeis Center for Human Rights, discusses the legal action, stating the Trump administration is holding Harvard accountable for its alleged deliberate indifference towards Jewish students amidst ongoing campus protests. The Justice Department is planning its next move after a federal judge in Boston dismissed its case accusing Harvard University of repeatedly turning a "blind eye" to antisemitism on campus. "We disagree with the ruling and are assessing next steps," Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon said in a statement. "The Civil Rights Division has an extensive and active portfolio
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