Harvard funding lawsuit over Trump‐admin demands

April 14, 2025, 2:20 pm

Harvard University faces a high‐stakes confrontation with the Trump administration after a federal letter demanded sweeping changes—ranging from overhauling anti‐discrimination policies to eliminating diversity programs—with a threat to withhold nearly $9 billion in funding if the university did not comply. In response, Harvard professors have initiated legal action, arguing that these coercive measures infringe on academic freedom and free speech while undermining the integrity of the institution.

arstechnica.com / Harvard says no chance it will comply with changes feds demand

The university also turned its homepage into a tribute to research.

harvard.edu / Harvard's response to federal government letter demanding changes

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