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April 24, 2025

Universities Form "Mutual Defense Compact" Against Trump's Political Interference
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In more higher education news, colleges belonging to what's known as the
"Big Ten" alliance are establishing a "mutual defense compact" to fight
back against Trump's escalating "legal, financial and political" attacks
on universities. Those who've already voted to sign on to the pact
include Rutgers and the University of Michigan.


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