US Judge Rules Trump Illegally Terminated Harvard's Research Grants

Federal Judge's Ruling: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, preventing further cuts to its research funding and marking a significant legal victory for the institution.

Background of the Conflict: The administration's actions against Harvard were part of a broader campaign to influence U.S. universities, with claims of addressing antisemitism, while the court emphasized that the true motive was to pressure Harvard into compliance with its demands, infringing on free-speech rights.