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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking applicant records from Harvard on procedural grounds, without ruling on the merits.

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  • A federal district judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration seeking individual applicant records from Harvard.
  • Judge Myong J Joun found the Justice Department did not demonstrate it took required steps to seek voluntary compliance before suing.
  • The Justice Department filed the lawsuit in February 2026, claiming Harvard had thwarted a federal civil rights review.
  • The dismissal was without prejudice, and the Trump administration said it will file an amended complaint.
  • Harvard released admissions data showing Black student enrollment fell to 9.3% for the class of 2030.
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Says judge found procedural failures in Harvard suit

The Guardian US (Politics): Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data

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The Guardian US reports the judge dismissed the case on procedural grounds, noting the government failed to meet requirements before suing and that the ruling did not address the merits.

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Mainstream liberal outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR and The Washington Post. Usually focuses on who is affected, climate, public institutions and criticism of the Trump administration.

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Right: Notes judge left door open to future challenge

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Notes judge left door open to future challenge

Fox News (Politics): Federal judge tosses Trump admin Harvard admissions lawsuit, leaves door open to future challenge

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Fox News highlights that the dismissal was without prejudice, leaving the door open for the administration to refile if it addresses the procedural deficiencies identified by the court.

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Left: Says judge found procedural failures in Harvard suit

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