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Harvard Faces DHS Scrutiny and Funding Threats Over Political Disputes

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
April 18, 2025
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Harvard University is now under greater examination from the Department of Homeland Security as the Trump administration increases efforts against prestigious institutions. This announcement, made public on Wednesday, follows the university’s refusal to meet federal demands concerning diversity and campus protest regulations. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has cautioned Harvard that it could lose its ability to enroll international students unless it fulfills a comprehensive data request regarding the behavior of visa holders.

On April 16th, DHS sent a letter instructing Harvard to provide records detailing “illegal and violent activities” related to foreign students by April 30. If Harvard does not comply, it will be viewed as a choice to withdraw from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This warning arrives alongside a halt of $2.2 billion in federal funding and contracts, which includes the cancellation of $2.7 million in violence prevention funding. Noem’s letter further accused the institution of encouraging antisemitism and threatening national security.

According to data for the 2024-2025 school year, Harvard enrolls 6,793 international students, making up about 27.2% of its total student body. Schools that accept students under F-1 or M-1 visas need federal certification. Although J-1 visa holders are managed by the State Department, students under SEVP might have to leave or transfer if Harvard loses its certification. DHS’s requests include detailed records that go beyond typical reporting, especially related to disciplinary actions regarding protests.

University officials have condemned the federal requests, stating their commitment to legality while opposing what they view as overreach. President Alan Garber highlighted on Monday that “the University will not give up its independence nor its constitutional rights. “A spokesperson for the university reiterated the need for the administration’s actions to be based on legal standards supported by evidence.

DHS has associated the cuts in funding with Harvard’s refusal to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, prohibit protest masks, and enforce hiring based on merit. The agency expressed worries about antisemitism and national security, claiming that institutions receiving federal funds must conform to public standards. The administration also noted that the Internal Revenue Service is looking into the tax-exempt status of Harvard.

Usually, around 200 U.S. institutions lose their SEVP certification each year, mostly because they close down. Nevertheless, it seems that Harvard is the first large university to be specifically targeted for defying political commands. Officials warned that the financial and academic repercussions could be substantial if certification is lost.

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