Harvard University students, faculty, alumni and members of the public are warning against following Columbia and Brown Universities in agreeing to a deal with the federal government.

Harvard University and the Trump administration are getting close to an agreement that would require the university to pay $500 million to regain access to federal funding.

Harvard University is under pressure. Students, faculty, and alumni want the university to reject a settlement with the Trump administration. They fear it will hurt academic freedom. The proposed deal involves Harvard paying $500 million.