Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard over admissions data

A district judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University seeking more admissions data. The administration aimed to determine if Harvard continues to use affirmative action in its admissions process, The Hill reported.

U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Justice Department failed to follow proper procedural steps before filing the lawsuit. This procedural issue led to the dismissal of the case, according to The Hill.

The lawsuit was part of the Trump administration's broader effort to investigate affirmative action policies at higher education institutions. The dismissal means the administration will not obtain the admissions data through this legal action at this time.

The case highlights ongoing legal and political debates surrounding affirmative action in college admissions. Further developments will depend on whether the Justice Department pursues other avenues to access the data, The Hill noted.