Trump officials cut billions in Harvard funds after university defies demands
by Guardian staff and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6WMCQ)
Education department says $2.3bn in funds to be frozen after university rejects slew of demands as political ploy
The US education department is freezing about $2.3bn in federal funds to Harvard University, the agency said on Monday.
The announcement comes as the Ivy League school has decided to fight the White House's demands that it crack down on antisemitism and alleged civil rights violations, including shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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