Harvard sues Trump over $2.2 billion funding freeze as free speech battle heats up between White House and Ivy League school
Harvard sues Trump over US$2.2 billion funding freeze
- Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a US$2.2 billion funding freeze, alleging the administration is violating its free speech rights.
- The Trump administration froze the funds after Harvard refused to comply with demands to suppress student protests and screen international applicants based on their political views, particularly regarding Palestine.
- The administration claims Harvard is violating civil rights laws by not addressing antisemitism, demanding an end to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes.
- Harvard's lawsuit argues the funding freeze jeopardises critical research and is part of a broader effort to punish the university for upholding constitutional rights.
- The lawsuit targets several federal officials and agencies, including the secretaries of Health and Human Services, Education, and the Attorney General.