Harvard beats Justice Department in court case over affirmative action data

A federal judge shot down the Trump administration's demand that Harvard University turn over details of its admissions process.

Harvard beats Justice Department in court case over affirmative action data

TL;DR

  • A federal judge denied the Trump administration's demand for Harvard's admissions process details.
  • Harvard University will not be required to turn over admissions data.
  • The ruling is a setback for the Trump administration's legal efforts.