Overview

• President Trump signed executive orders requiring universities to disclose all foreign donations and prioritize academic performance in admissions decisions.
• The administration accuses institutions like Harvard of concealing foreign funding and using 'woke' criteria in admissions processes.
• Harvard has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal funding freezes, arguing they infringe on academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
• Trump publicly labeled Harvard a 'threat to democracy,' citing alleged antisemitism and left-radical policies.
• The measures are part of a broader effort to curb diversity programs and address pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses.