Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:47am on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop a federal freeze on over $2.2 billion in grants. The university's president, Alan Garber, stated that the government's actions followed Harvard's refusal to comply with what it deems illegal demands. The lawsuit targets multiple agencies, including the Departments of Education, Health, Justice, Energy, and the General Services Administration. The Trump administration justifies the funding freeze as a response to alleged anti-Semitism on campuses, particularly related to protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. Harvard contends that there is no rational link between these concerns and the halted research funding, asserting that the government's actions are unlawful and overreach its authority. (PC: CNN & Reuters)
