Trump administration defends Harvard funding freeze as ACLU-led coalition backs university on appeal
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The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that restored nearly $2.2 billion in research funding to Harvard University, arguing the federal government has authority to condition taxpayer funding on universities’ compliance with federal requirements.
The appeal stems from the administration’s April 2025 decision to freeze billions in federal research grants after demanding reforms at Harvard involving campus anti-Semitism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, admissions, hiring, governance, and student discipline. Harvard subsequently filed suit challenging the decision...
[An] amicus brief filed July 27 by the National Jewish Advocacy Center urged the appeals court to reverse the district court’s decision, arguing Harvard continues to face significant anti-Semitism concerns...
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