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Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Last updated: April 21, 2025 4:10 pm
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Harvard University made headlines on Monday as it took legal action against the Trump administration in an effort to prevent the freezing of over $3 billion in federal funding and to push back against increased government oversight. The university’s president, Alan Garber, issued a strong statement condemning the government’s actions, stating that the demands being made would give the government unprecedented control over the institution, with far-reaching consequences for all those connected to Harvard.

The government’s accusations against Harvard include claims of failing to address antisemitism on campus, leading to the freezing of $2.2 billion in federal funding and threats to block future grants worth hundreds of millions of dollars from Harvard and four other prestigious universities. A leaked email from a senior official at the National Institutes of Health instructed colleagues to halt funding to Harvard, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Northwestern universities without providing a reason for the cuts.

In response to the government’s demands for increased control over academic freedom, Harvard has faced threats of losing its tax-exempt status. The Office of Civil Rights of the US Department of Health and Human Services has demanded that Harvard provide reports on combating antisemitism, anti-Israeli bias, as well as other forms of bias. This is part of a wider crackdown on seven universities that have been targeted for government cuts since March.

Michael Kotlikoff, president of Cornell University, confirmed that although the university had not received official communication about a $1 billion freeze in funding, researchers had been issued “stop work” orders. The government’s actions have disrupted ongoing research projects, prompting universities to take legal and strategic measures to reverse these decisions.

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Furthermore, the government has increased detentions of pro-Palestinian student demonstrators and revoked visas of international students. Harvard has refused to comply with demands for detailed records of student activities, citing constitutional rights and independence. The university has established committees to investigate bias and is set to release reports on antisemitism and other forms of bias soon.

Harvard’s decision to resist government demands has sparked a wave of support from alumni, with donations pouring in to support the university’s stance. Columbia University, in contrast, has made concessions to the administration’s demands, leading to calls for greater unity among faculty, students, and alumni in resisting government attacks on higher education.

Despite the financial challenges posed by potential funding cuts, Harvard’s substantial endowment of $53 billion puts it in a strong position to weather the storm. Other universities have turned to the bond markets for short-term cash flow and implemented cost-cutting measures to mitigate the impact of reduced government funding.

Overall, the ongoing battle between Harvard and the Trump administration reflects a broader struggle over academic freedom, government oversight, and the future of higher education in the United States. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what implications it may have for universities across the country.

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