Published on, Sept. 4 -- September 4, 2025 12:59 PM

A US judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse deep funding cuts to Harvard University, which had frozen more than $2 billion over alleged antisemitism and bias on campus. The ruling highlighted that the funding cuts violated the First Amendment.

The administration argued that Harvard failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students during protests against Israel's war in Gaza. However, Harvard rejected the claims, saying the move aimed to control the university's hiring, admissions, and curriculum.

The funding freeze forced Harvard to halt hiring and pause major research programs, particularly in public health and medical fields. Experts warned that these delays could negatively...