Kristi Noem, the US Department of Homeland Security Secretary, has sent a letter to Harvard University requesting information on nonimmigrant students' illegal activity, dangerous or violent activity, threats to others, and deprivation of rights. Noem cites Harvard's failure to condemn antisemitism as creating a hostile learning environment for Jewish students. The request is in line with Executive Order 14188, which aims to combat anti-Semitism. Harvard relies heavily on foreign student funding and its SEVP certification is contingent upon meeting DHS requirements.