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Judge voids $2.2 billion Harvard funding freeze by Trump administration
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated Harvard's First Amendment rights by freezing $2.2 billion in research grants as retaliation for rejecting government demands.
- District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze on Harvard University was unconstitutional, stating it was unlawful retaliation related to governance disputes over antisemitism, among other issues.
- Burroughs noted that while Harvard was wrong to tolerate antisemitism, combating it cannot infringe on free speech rights.
- Harvard has expressed its commitment to addressing antisemitism but firmly rejected political interference, emphasizing academic independence. The ruling marks a significant win for Harvard amid ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration over funding disputes and other issues.
- Following the ruling, the Trump administration indicated plans to appeal, asserting that Harvard does not possess a constitutional right to federal funding.
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American Oversight Applauds Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attack on Harvard Funding - American Oversight
On Wednesday, Judge Allison Burroughs ruled in Harvard v. HHS, finding that the Trump administration unlawfully froze Harvard University’s federal research funding. “We applaud Judge Burroughs’ ruling, which delivers a powerful rebuke of the Trump administration’s unlawful efforts to weaponize the federal government against institutions it perceives as ideological adversaries,” said Chioma Chukwu, Executive Director of American Oversight. “By fi…
US judge deems Trump’s cancellation of Harvard grants unlawful
A US federal court ruled Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s administration’s cancellation of $2.2 billion worth of grants intended for Harvard University was unlawful. Harvard University has been targeted by a slew of executive actions from President Donald Trump and his administration within the last six months, including funding freezes, investigations, and threats to the school’s tax-exempt status. The Trump administration has critici…
Justice considered these sanctions to be a "violation of the first amendment", accusing the White House of having carried out an "ideological attack"
A federal judge recently ruled that the freezing and subsequent cuts to more than $2.2 billion in federal funds for Harvard University by the Trump Administration were illegal and constituted an unconstitutional retaliation, not a genuine effort to combat anti-Semitism. The decision is considered a great legal victory for Harvard and, in general, for academic freedom and First Amendment rights in higher education.
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