A New York judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding Harvard University provide student admissions data and essays, including personal details, to verify compliance with a recent court ruling that banned affirmative action. The administration argued the data was necessary to confirm Harvard was not using race in its admissions process after the Supreme Court's 2023 decision. Harvard defended its practices as fully compliant with the ruling, stating it had already adjusted its policies.
The judge ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing and that the request was overly broad, marking a legal setback for the administration's post-affirmative action enforcement efforts.
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