Department of Education Investigates Harvard Over Discrimination Complaints

Following allegations of failing to protect Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab students from harassment, the investigation marks the second probe into the university by the Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has launched an investigation into Harvard University following a complaint alleging discrimination against Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab students.
The complaint, filed by the Muslim Legal Fund of America on behalf of more than a dozen students, accuses Harvard of failing to protect these students from harassment and intimidation.
This marks the second investigation into Harvard by the Department of Education, with the first focusing on allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Harvard has faced criticism and turmoil since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, leading to protests and accusations of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and bias on campus.
Harvard officials have announced task forces to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia and have pledged to work with the Department of Education to safeguard students' rights.