Overview

• Harvard sued in April after the administration froze over $2.2 billion in federal research grants, arguing the action violates its free speech and due process rights.
• On June 9, 18 leading research universities filed to join Harvard’s suit and six more—including Stanford and Georgetown—subsequently moved to participate in an amicus brief.
• A federal judge approved the initial motion on Friday but has not yet ruled on the additional filings from the six newer supporters.
• Supporting institutions warn that cutting federal grants threatens experiments, destroys data and undermines the careers of early-career scientists nationwide.
• The administration defends its actions by accusing elite universities of failing to address antisemitism and viewpoint diversity, and arguments are set for July 21.