Trump admin should probe Northwestern U over Qatar contract, Brandeis Center says
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to probe Northwestern University over the highly ranked private school’s $737 million contract with Qatar . The center’s…
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A civil rights group is pressing the Justice Department to investigate Northwestern University's financial ties to Qatar, arguing the contract violates federal foreign agent disclosure laws. The letter points to a $737 million agreement with the Qatar Foundation, which the group says should have been registered. The university's own president reportedly acknowledged the deal had conditions, raising questions about transparency and foreign influence on campus. Watch for whether the DOJ opens a formal probe and how Northwestern responds.