The U.S. government has filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the institution failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from discrimination on campus.

The Trump administration's legal action claims Harvard violated federal civil rights law by unlawfully discriminating against students based on their Jewish identity or Israeli nationality. The lawsuit represents a significant escalation in federal oversight of how universities handle campus incidents involving Jewish students.

The legal complaint alleges that Harvard's actions or inactions created an environment where Jewish and Israeli students faced discrimination that violated their civil rights protections under federal law. Specific details of the alleged incidents or timeline leading to the lawsuit were not immediately available.

Harvard University has not yet publicly responded to the federal lawsuit. The case adds to ongoing national discussions about antisemitism on college campuses and universities' responsibilities to protect students from discrimination.

The lawsuit comes amid broader concerns about the treatment of Jewish students at American universities. Federal civil rights laws require educational institutions that receive federal funding to provide equal protection and prevent discrimination based on religion, national origin, and other protected characteristics.