The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated Harvard sues over federal funding, SCOTUS takes up parents' rights
Apr 23, 2025
Steve Hilton, a British political commentator and California gubernatorial candidate, joins political analyst Byron York, national security expert Alex Gray, and commentator Noah Rothman to discuss Harvard's legal battle over federal funding. They analyze the implications of the Supreme Court's consideration of parents' rights and scrutinize Harvard's alleged civil rights violations amid intense political pressure. The group also examines California's political landscape, highlighting the need for change and accountability in education and governance.
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Harvard's Legal Violations Exposed
- Harvard has a pattern of racial discrimination violating Title VI and the Equal Protection Clause.
- Supreme Court found this in 2023; federal funding and tax-exempt status should be withheld.
Questioning Harvard's Federal Funding
- Elite universities have massive endowments but receive federal funds.
- Supporting basic education and trade schools might yield better outcomes than funding wealthy universities.
Enforce Funding and Tax-Exempt Rules
- Universities that discriminate on race or ethnicity should lose tax-exempt status.
- They should not receive federal funds until compliance with civil rights laws is proven.