Summary
A federal judge in Boston has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to cut over $2.6 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The judge stated that the cuts were illegal retaliation related to demands the administration made, which Harvard did not agree to. This decision allows Harvard to continue its research projects that were affected by the funding cuts.
Key Facts
- A federal judge reversed the Trump administration's cuts to $2.6 billion in research grants for Harvard University.
- The judge decided the funding cuts were illegal retaliation for Harvard not complying with the administration's demands.
- The demands included changes to Harvard’s governance and handling of antisemitism issues.
- The ruling supports Harvard's ability to restart research projects impacted by these cuts.
- The cuts were linked to Harvard's rejections of changes suggested by an antisemitism task force from the government.
- The administration had previously attempted to block foreign students from studying at Harvard.
- Harvard moved to fund some research itself but stated it couldn't cover all costs due to the federal cuts.
- The Trump administration denies retaliatory motives and argues it was about policy alignment.
