Court Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate $2.2 Billion Grants to Harvard

A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to restore $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, ruling that the termination of these funds was unlawful. Harvard's legal challenge gained a major boost with this decision, ensuring the continuation of its research endeavors.

The conflict began when the administration claimed Harvard inadequately addressed antisemitism, leading to the cancellation of grants. However, the university argued that the actions were retaliatory, linked to its resistance against administratively-driven changes.

Judge Allison Burroughs emphasized the importance of safeguarding academic freedom, underscoring that the administration's actions infringed on constitutional free-speech rights. The ruling prevents any further grant terminations and reinforces judicial oversight on governmental actions impacting educational institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)