Case: United States v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation)

1:26-cv-10844 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 2026

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we investigate the case further). On February 13, 2026, the Civil Rights Division announced that it sued Harvard University to compel disclosure of admissions data in connection with a Title VI investigation opened in April 2025 into whether Harvard’s undergraduate, medical-school, and law-school admissions processes discriminate on the basis of race.

Summary Authors

Vedant Vamshidhar (6/5/2026)

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1:26-cv-10844

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

United States of America v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

Complaint
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1:26-cv-10844

Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

United States v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72275604/united-states-v-president-and-fellows-of-harvard-college-harvard/

Last updated June 9, 2026, 3:18 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (HARVARD CORPORATION) (Fee Status: US Government), filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J)(Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Morrison on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Jankowski on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Jankowski, Rachel) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Lawrence Repper on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Repper, Brian) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell. (SP) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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Summons Issued as to President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (SP) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Robert Zuckerman on behalf of United States of America (Zuckerman, Joshua) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by United States of America. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation) waiver sent on 2/13/2026, answer due 4/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Repper, Brian) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Paul Lehotsky on behalf of President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation) (Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation).(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua S. Levy on behalf of President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation) (Levy, Joshua) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

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NOTICE of Scheduling Conference.The Initial Scheduling Conference is set for 5/13/2026 at 3:15 p.m. remotely by video before Judge Myong J. Joun. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. (SKY) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered. STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTION PRACTICE. (SP) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Robert K. Hur Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11688523 by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Robert K. Hur)(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING The Initial Scheduling Conference is rescheduled to 5/26/2026 at 3:30PM remotely by video before Judge Myong J. Joun. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. (SKY) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Notice of Rescheduling

April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Robert K. Hur. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Eric Brooks Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11702678 by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification)(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Eric R. Womack Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11702702 by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification)(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Helgi C. Walker Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11702709 by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification)(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Stuart F. Delery Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11702718 by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification)(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Eric Brooks. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Eric R. Womack. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Helgi C. Walker. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Stuart F. Delery. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Brooks on behalf of President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation) (Brooks, Eric) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric R. Womack on behalf of President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation) (Womack, Eric) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation), filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit)(Zuckerman, Joshua) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 4, 2026

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 27 Amended Complaint, by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation).(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 28 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 27 Amended Complaint. Answer due 6/3/2026. (SKY) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING The Initial Scheduling Scheduling Conference is rescheduled to 6/24/2026 at 2:30 p.m. remotely by video before Judge Myong J. Joun. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. (SKY) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Notice of Rescheduling

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation).(Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Corporation). (Lehotsky, Steven) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Hearing. In light if the recently filed Motion to Dismiss at [Doc. No. 31 ], the Initial Scheduling Scheduling Conference previously set for 6/24/2026 at 2:30pm is now CANCELLED. (SKY) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

June 4, 2026

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Notice Cancelling Hearing

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 13, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States Department of Justice

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Harvard College

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:26-cv-10844

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

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