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Exclusive | Harvard hit with federal complaint over ‘race-restricted’ scholarship program: ‘Enough is enough’

Federal complaint accuses Harvard of race-restricted scholarships through the Union Scholars program.
The Equal Protection Project filed the complaint and cites Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
AFSCME administers the Union Scholars program in coordination with Harvard Law School’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy.
The program offers stipends and support for students of color and requires a six-week field placement on a union campaign.
Harvard President Alan Garber has acknowledged the desire for more conservative voices on campus amid the debate over DEI policies.
The complaint asks the DOJ to determine if Harvard’s involvement violates federal anti-discrimination laws.
The case follows a broader push by the Trump administration to pressure universities on DEI and race-based policies.
The judge ruling in September previously limited regulatory actions against Harvard over such policies.
Harvard has not immediately commented on the federal complaint.
The Union Scholars program is described by AFSCME as a summer internship for students of color passionate about social justice and workers’ rights.
The complaint seeks DOJ action regarding potential Title VI and Title XI violations.

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