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Tag: Trump administration legal challenges

Harvard Fights Back: First Major Legal Showdown Over the Most Aggressive Federal Crackdown on Academic Freedom in U.S. History

In April 2025, Harvard University initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration, contesting the federal government's decision to freeze $2.2 billion in grants. This action was perceived by Harvard as an attempt to exert control over the university's academic decisions, particularly in response to campus protests concerning the Gaza conflict. The administration's demands included the appointment of an external overseer to ensure "viewpoint diversity," which Harvard viewed as a direct infringement on its academic freedom.