Harvard Battles Trump Administration in Court Over 2.6 Billion Federal Funding Cuts

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Harvard University appeared in federal court on Monday, arguing that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion in federal funding, which could severely impact its research operations. Harvard's lawyer claimed the government's actions were an attempt to control the university's internal affairs, while the administration maintained it had the authority to cancel grants due to alleged violations of directives against antisemitism. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs questioned the government's justification for the funding cuts and the lack of evidence linking Harvard's research to antisemitism, highlighting the broader implications for constitutional law.