Legal Experts Say DOJ Lawsuit Over Harvard Admissions Records Faces FERPA Hurdle

The Harvard Crimson·Feb 16

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The US Department of Justice has sued Harvard over its admissions records, with the lawsuit reportedly related to an investigation into the role of race in admissions. Harvard has criticized the lawsuit, describing it as retaliatory and ill-conceived. The case may be complicated by privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which could pose a hurdle for the DOJ's efforts to obtain detailed applicant information.

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