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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to stop its decision to freeze over $3 billion in federal funds. The university argues that this move is illegal and could severely harm its students, faculty, and research efforts.
๐ด Why Did the Funding Get Frozen?
โข The Trump administration claims Harvard hasnโt done enough to address issues of antisemitism (discrimination against Jewish people) on its campus.
โข Earlier this month, the administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funds for Harvard and four other top universities.
โข The government also wants to block future grants worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which could severely affect university operations.
๐ฅ The Response from Universities:
โข More than 150 university leaders, including those from prestigious schools like Princeton, MIT, and Yale, have spoken out against what they call โunnecessary government interferenceโ in university affairs.
โข While some universities, like Columbia, have agreed to make changes to governance and student conduct, Harvard has refused, insisting on its independence.
๐ฅ The Government's Actions:
โข Along with the funding freeze, the administration has also stepped up actions against pro-Palestinian student protests, even revoking hundreds of international student visas.
โข Harvard has been asked to provide details on its foreign students involved in protests, threatening its ability to host international students if it doesnโt comply.
๐ Harvardโs Financial Strength:
โข Despite the funding freeze, Harvard is better equipped than most universities to survive these cuts, thanks to its large $53 billion endowment (the largest in US higher education).
โข Harvard has already taken steps like using bond markets for short-term cash and even implementing hiring freezes to manage the financial pressure.
๐ What Happens Next?
โข Harvard is determined to stand firm, continuing its legal battle against the administration.
โข This lawsuit could set a precedent for how universities interact with the government on issues of funding and campus policies.