Harvard Sues Over Funding Freeze, Makes Policy Changes

The Trump administration has frozen over $2 billion in Harvard University research grants and launched multiple investigations, including allegations of race-based discrimination in the Harvard Law Review's processes. These actions also follow accusations of Harvard's inadequate response to campus antisemitism and resistance to federal demands regarding its DEI initiatives. In response, Harvard has sued the administration over the funding freeze and has made concessions, such as renaming its DEI office and discontinuing race-based affinity graduations. Faculty and students have mobilized in support of Harvard, pledging portions of their salaries and holding demonstrations to defend academic freedom and unity. Internal Harvard reports acknowledge bigotry faced by Muslim and Jewish students and recommend reforms to improve viewpoint diversity and inclusion. The outcome of these legal and administrative battles could have major implications for academic independence and federal oversight of universities.