The U.S. Department of Justice announced on September 30 that it will investigate the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, focusing on how the school deals with alleged "anti-Semitism" complaints in the university.

Another university targeted by the US federal government

According to Reuters, the Department of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Justice has sent a letter to the management of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, asking the school to submit relevant documents by November 1, explaining how the school has handled complaints of alleged ¡°discrimination¡± at the university since the outbreak of a new round of Israeli conflict in October 2023.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the investigation will focus on whether the school has "discriminatory" behavior.

The Justice Department's letter acknowledges that some of the materials required from schools may contain student information protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, but claims that the Justice Department has the right to obtain such information without prior consent for use in enforcing "federal legal requirements" including anti-discrimination policies.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said it would cooperate with the investigation and believed the review would show that it operated in compliance with applicable laws.

Since Trump returned to the White House in January this year, the U.S. government has conducted a comprehensive review of the so-called "anti-Semitism" situation in universities such as Harvard University and Columbia University, requiring universities to eradicate "anti-Semitism" and abolish the enrollment policy that favors ethnic minorities, otherwise federal funding will be cut or frozen.

In July, a number of Ivy League schools, including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and Brown University, reached an agreement with the federal government in exchange for the latter ending a number of federal investigations or unfreezing scientific research funds. Stanford University confirmed in early August that it had laid off more than 360 jobs due to the government's cuts to federal funding.

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Trump to reach ¡®incredible¡¯ deal with Harvard University

Harvard University Campus Visual China

The Wall Street Journal on June 21 that U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 20 local time that the U.S. government was "working closely" with Harvard University and may announce an agreement next week.

Trump posted on his social platform, saying,"They (Harvard University) behaved very appropriately during the negotiation process and seemed committed to doing the right thing." He also said the settlement agreement would be "incredible and historic" and very beneficial to the United States. It is unclear what the specific content of the settlement agreement may be. As of the afternoon of the 20th local time, Harvard had not commented on this.

A U.S. federal judge approved a preliminary ban on Monday to stop the Trump administration from blocking Harvard¡¯s international students. The preliminary banly retains Harvard¡¯s right to accept international students during the trial.

Recently, the Trump administration has "repeatedly dealt a ruthless hand" to Harvard University. After announcing the freeze of billions of dollars in funding and threatening to deprive it of its tax-exemption status, it has also demanded the proportion of international students in the university and asked all federal agencies to suspend all remaining federal contracts with it. On May 29th, a judge of the Federal District Court of Massachusetts approved Harvard University's request to "stop" the Trump administration's policy of canceling Harvard University's qualification for recruiting foreign students. Subsequently, on June 6th, the U.S. State Department informed embassies and consulates around the world to resume visa processing for international students preparing to study at Harvard University.

Harvard President "insinuates" Trump in his graduation speech, 30,000 people stand up and ovate

On May 29, local time, Alan Garber, president of Harvard University, spoke at the graduation ceremony

On May 29, local time, U.S. judges ¡°stopped¡± the Trump administration¡¯s previously announced policy to cancel Harvard¡¯s qualifications for foreign students. This decision brought a temporary victory to Harvard University. On the same day, the president of Harvard¡¯s university cleverly ¡°swept down¡± the Trump administration¡¯s pressure on the university at the graduation ceremony, receiving 30 seconds of applause.

Earlier, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on the 22nd that it would cancel Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification and prohibit the school from recruiting international students. Harvard University quickly retaliated and filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on the 23rd.

Trump's "ban on recruitment" was stopped

Change of 30 days

Based on the current ruling, Harvard University will still be able to recruit international students. According to CCTV News, on the 29th local time, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts approved Harvard University's request to issue a preliminary injunction,"suspending" the Trump administration's policy of canceling Harvard University's qualifications for recruiting foreign students.

Judge Allison Beres held a hearing on the case on the 29th.The latest information on the court¡¯s website shows that the previously issued provisional restriction order will continue to be effective and the final provisional ban will be issued after the parties have consulted and submitted a proposal for further consideration by the judge.

The White House also allowed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to continue the administrative process for revoking the Harvard University¡¯s SEVP certification. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified on 28 that the Trump administration gave the school 30 days to object. U.S. Cable News Network that after the judges intervened, the Trump administration tried to change its tough stance.

It is expected that the Trump administration will continue to confront Harvard University in court and may further withdraw funds and grants if a policy agreement is not reached.

The Harvard president¡¯s speech was applauded by 30,000 people.

"'All over the world', that's right!"

On the same day that the ruling was announced, the 374th Harvard graduation ceremony was scheduled for May 29.

Harvard President Alan Garber began his opening remarks by welcoming about 9,000 graduates. "To the class of 2025, you came across the street, from all over the country, and from all over the world," he said, to a big applause from the audience.

"'All over the world,'" Garber repeated, "that's right!"

The moment Gabriel said these words, more warm applause sounded throughout the scene. Thirty thousand spectators applauded, lasting more than 30 seconds, and Gabriel also showed a smile.

Garber's'innuendo 'about Trump administration policies sparked a 30-second standing ovation

Speakers, including Stanford professor Abraham Vergeiser, said Harvard ¡°defended the country¡¯s fundamental values.¡±

At the graduation ceremony, an international student from China said: ¡°When I met 77 classmates from 32 different countries, those colourful countries that I only saw on the map became real people, with laughter, dreams, and the perseverance to survive the long winter in Cambridge, where Harvard is located.¡±

Saul Lehman, another graduate, said: "The campus we left is very different from the campus we entered, and Harvard is at the center of a national debate about American higher education."

In an interview with reporters on Monday, Trump said that the university was "beaten by a whirlwind".It is that the Trump administration plans to cancel all federal contracts with the university, a total of $100 million.

On social media, Fox News host Jessica Talov commented: ¡°When you expel young people and cancel their friends¡¯ visas, you soon become the number one public enemy.¡±