N.Y. Today: In Trump Attack on Harvard, Punishment Before Proof

The legality of the administration's attacks on universities stretch precedents and cut corners.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 19, 2025 Cody O'Loughlin for The New York Times In Trump Attack on Harvard, Punishment Before Proof The legal underpinnings of the administration's broadsides against universities and schools stretch precedents and cut corners. By Jonah E. Bromwich, Alan Blinder and Sarah Mervosh Columbia Activists Are Being Detained. Protesters Demand Answers. Demonstrators rallied on Columbia's campus and marched in Manhattan, three days after Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by immigration officials after arriving for a U.S. citizenship appointment. By Anvee Bhutani and Kaja Andric Former Cuomo Aide Settles Sexual Harassment Claim for $450,000 New York State will pay to resolve a lawsuit filed by Charlotte Bennett over accusations that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her when she worked in his executive office. By Benjamin Oreskes U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of Health Insurance Executive Attorney General Pam Bondi moved forward aggressively and ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty. Mangione also faces state charges in the Manhattan shooting. By Benjamin Weiser and Hurubie Meko In Face of Trump's Hostility, Hochul Responds With Barbed Gratitude President Trump said he was taking over the Penn Station project. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has at times aggressively criticized Mr. Trump, went a different route. By Grace Ashford and Benjamin Oreskes An 'Army of Child Laborers' Enriches Shen Yun, Ex-Dancers Say in Suit The group performing traditional Chinese dance has been under scrutiny for its treatment of performers and financial practices. By Michael Rothfeld Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018