Description
A Letter sent, possibly pre-maturely, summarized by The letter outlines that federal investment depends on two key requirements: Harvard's compliance with federal civil rights laws and its maintenance of an environment that fosters intellectual creativity and scholarly rigor, free from ideological capture. The government asserts that Harvard has recently fallen short of meeting both these intellectual standards and civil rights obligations that justify continued federal funding.
Abuse of Official Power
abuse-of-power
Use of official authority for personal gain, to punish political opponents, reward allies, or otherwise exercise power beyond legitimate governmental purposes. Includes regulatory capture and conflicts of interest.