Harvard Scores Major Win As Judge Tosses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Lawsuit Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Aug 13, 2026, 01:22pm EDTToplineA lawsuit against Harvard University accusing it of antisemitism amid 2024 pro-Palestinian protests was dismissed Thursday, with a judge throwing out the basis for the Trump administration’s attempt to reap damages and policy changes from the university.Supporters of Palestine gather at Harvard University to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza at a rally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 14, 2023. (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)Key FactsThe judge found the alleged antisemitic incidents cited in the Trump administration’s lawsuit were “too isolated and episodic” to support the idea that Harvard was not complying with Title VI, a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bans discrimination based on race, color or national origin.Forbes has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video