Afghanistan, Sept. 4 -- A U.S. federal judge blocked Donald Trump's administration from cutting $2.2 billion in Harvard research funds, ruling the move unlawful and a violation of academic freedom.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut $2.2 billion in research funding from Harvard University, calling the move unlawful.
Judge Allison Burroughs of the Boston District Court said the administration used allegations of antisemitism as a "pretext for a targeted ideological attack" on the university.
The Trump administration had revoked hundreds of research grants, arguing Harvard failed to act against antisemitic harassment. Harvard countered that the cuts were political retaliation for resisting pressure t...