Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Freeze Amid Dispute
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration to block a $1 billion funding cut and preserve its academic independence amid ongoing disputes.
Summary
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold over $2 billion in federal funding unless the school complies with government demands. The lawsuit, stemming from Harvard's refusal to change its academic policies, argues that the funding freeze violates the First Amendment and federal law. Harvard President Alan Garber criticized the administration's tactics, claiming they represent an unlawful attempt to control the university's operations and undermine its independence. The conflict is part of a broader dispute over academic freedom and government interference in higher education.
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