Harvard to comply with Trump administration demand to turn over employment forms

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Source: Reuters

Harvard University said on Tuesday it will comply with the demands of President Donald Trump's administration to turn over employment forms for thousands of university staff, but for the time being was not sharing records for those employed in roles only available to students.

In an email to university employees sent on Tuesday, Harvard said that earlier this month it received a notice of inspection and a related subpoena from the Department of Homeland Security, seeking to inspect the I-9, or Employment Eligibility Verification, forms and supporting documentation for university employees.

The I-9 forms, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, are used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for work in the U.S., according to the agency's website.

Harvard said federal regulations entitle the government to access a U.S. employer's paperwork, including information on employment eligibility.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/harvard-comply-with-trump-administration-demand-turn-over-employment-forms-2025-07-29/

[cstanleytech]

1. Doesn't that violate privacy laws?

[SickOfTheOnePct]

2. No

The federal government can ask for I-9 forms whenever they want to.

[cstanleytech]

3. That's unfortunate.

[oldmanlynn]

4. The article's title does suck though. Comply?