Overview

• The IRS is reportedly days away from deciding whether to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, a move that could cost the institution hundreds of millions annually.
• The Department of Homeland Security has warned Harvard of losing its ability to enroll international students unless it shares disciplinary and protest-related records.
• President Trump has publicly criticized Harvard, calling the university a 'disgrace,' and accused it of fostering antisemitism and 'anti-American' ideologies.
• Harvard has rejected the administration's demands, citing threats to academic freedom and constitutional rights, while reaffirming its commitment to compliance with the law.
• The standoff, part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, has already resulted in a $2.2 billion freeze in federal grants and contracts to Harvard.