Harvard amends lawsuit after Trump admin cuts $450 million over antisemitism

Harvard University is facing a major setback after losing $450 million in federal research funding. This comes after the federal government’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced that eight federal agencies were terminating grants due to what they describe as Harvard’s “radical” and “dark problem” on campus.

In response, Harvard has filed an update to its lawsuit against the Trump administration. The university had previously filed a lawsuit to block the initial freeze of $2.2 billion in funding. However, much of that funding has now been terminated, with no hope of restoration.

According to a letter from the National Institute of Health, grants were cut over allegations of campus anti-Semitism. The lawsuit states that Harvard is seeking to have these cuts overturned, as well as similar cuts from other agencies such as the Defense Department, Department of Energy, and Department of Agriculture.

In addition to the funding freeze, Harvard is also facing threats from the Trump administration to revoke its tax-exempt status. In response to these challenges, Harvard University President Alan Garber has agreed to take a voluntary 25% reduction in pay for the 2025-26 school year. Other leaders at the institution are also making voluntary contributions to help address the funding shortfall.

Despite these challenges, Harvard University remains committed to its mission of academic excellence and research. The institution is working to address the issues raised by the federal government and is hopeful for a resolution in the near future.

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