Trump Action Archive

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• Arrests at Columbia University Protests — On Wednesday, Ramona Sarsgaard, daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was arrested at Columbia University during protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

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• NYPD arrests pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University — On May 7, 2025, the New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists at Columbia University after they occupied the main library building in protest.

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• Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at University of Washington — On May 5, 2025, more than two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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• Trump Administration Blocks Grant Funding for Harvard — The Trump administration, through Education Secretary Linda McMahon, has informed Harvard University that it will no longer receive federal research grants and aid unless it complies with a list of demands.

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• Swarthmore College suspends students involved in pro-Palestinian protest — On May 2, 2025, Swarthmore College issued interim suspensions to nine students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus.

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• Trump Administration to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — On May 2, 2025, Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration will revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, claiming "It's what they deserve!" This move targets the university's financial standing and

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• Trump ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs government-wide — President Trump has ended diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government, following recommendations from Project 2025.
• Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education — President Trump signed an executive order directing the education secretary to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a move that aligns with Project 2025's recommendations.
• Trump signs executive order to reclassify civil service roles — President Trump signed an executive order in April to reclassify tens of thousands of civil service roles as political appointments.

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• Trump Administration Investigates Harvard for Race-Based Discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over allegations of race-based discrimination.
• Trump administration launches investigation into Harvard Law Review for alleged race-based discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for potential violations of civil rights law, specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding threats — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to threats of cutting $9 billion in federal funding.

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• Executive Order on Advancing AI Education for American Youth — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to advance artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth.
• Executive Order on HBCUs Initiative — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Executive Order on Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing workforce development in the United States.

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• Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze — Harvard University filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from freezing $2.3 billion in funding, arguing that the move is an overreach of executive power.
• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding threats — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following threats to freeze $2.3 billion in federal funds and revoke its tax-exempt status.
• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze — Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $2.2 billion in grants and a $60 million contract unless the university allowed federal control over its admissions and intellectual

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• Trump administration cuts $2bn in federal grants to Harvard University — The Trump administration has cut $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University, prompting a response from the institution.
• Harvard refuses to comply with Trump demands — After Harvard University stated it would not comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration, the government announced it was freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school.
• Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding to Harvard — The Trump administration has cut nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with specific demands from the government.

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• Trump threatens to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status — Trump threatened to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status if it continues to “push political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting ‘Sickness.’”

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• Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in schools — The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine for allowing transgender girls to compete in school sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
• Justice Department Sues Maine Over Transgender Sports Policy — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, seeking to enforce a ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports.

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• Trump administration freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funds — The Trump administration, through the US Department of Education, announced the freezing of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University.
• Trump administration freezes Harvard funding — The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grant money to Harvard and is threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status while demanding records on foreign students.
• IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following the institution's defiance of the Trump administration's directives.

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• ACLU Sues Defense Secretary Over Book Bans in Pentagon Schools — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging the removal of books on race and gender from Pentagon school libraries.

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• Trump Administration Demands Reforms from Harvard University — The Trump administration issued a demand to Harvard University, requiring it to implement sweeping reforms, including the installation of viewpoint-diverse faculty members and the cessation of diversity, equity, and

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• Detention of Georgetown Scholar by ICE — Dr.

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• Mohsen Mahdawi Detained by ICE During Naturalization Interview — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student, was detained by ICE in Vermont during his naturalization interview.

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• US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his views — An immigration judge in Louisiana ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Palestinian organizer, is eligible for deportation from the United States.

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• Appeal filed — Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto v. United States Department of Health and Human Services (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-02847 — Defendants appealed the court's decision to grant and then extend the TRO to the Ninth Circuit.
• Case update — American Association of University Professors v. Rubio (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10685 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs.
• Case update — Gunaydin v. Trump (D. Minn.) 0:25-cv-01151 — Günaydin filed an amended habeas petition.

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• Trump Administration Considers Consent Decree for Columbia University — The Trump administration is contemplating placing Columbia University under a consent decree, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
• Trump Administration Plans Consent Decree Against Columbia University — The Trump administration plans to seek a consent decree against Columbia University, giving a federal judge oversight to ensure compliance with administration policies.

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• Trump Administration Expands Crackdown on International Students — The Trump administration expanded its crackdown on international students by targeting those appearing in "criminal records checks," even if they have never been charged or convicted.

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• Judge sets deadline for Trump administration to justify deportation of Mahmoud Khalil — An immigration judge has given the Trump administration until 5pm on Wednesday to present evidence justifying the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate.

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• Federal immigration agents arrest students for protest involvement — Federal immigration agents have arrested and sought to deport graduate students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, claiming violations of immigration rules.
• Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil — The Trump administration is attempting to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student activist and green-card holder, under a federal immigration law provision that allows deportation of non-citizens deemed
• Arrest of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE — Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University and a green card holder, was arrested by ICE and placed in deportation proceedings due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests.