Harvard Professors Sue Trump Over $9 Billion Funding Review

Harvard University professors have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to its review of nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants, which they argue threatens academic freedom and free speech. The lawsuit, initiated by the Harvard chapter of the American Association of University Professors, claims the administration is using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to coerce universities into conforming to its political agenda. The Trump administration has accused Harvard and other elite universities of failing to protect students from antisemitic violence amid heightened scrutiny of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Harvard President Alan Garber acknowledged ongoing efforts to address antisemitism but stated there is more work ahead. In a related demonstration, hundreds protested against the funding cuts, urging the university to resist government interference in higher education. The lawsuit reflects broader concerns about the administration's impact on academic discourse and institutional autonomy.