Universities, Alumni Rally Behind Harvard in Funding Battle | JQJO

Twenty-four universities, including five Ivy League schools, and over 12,000 Harvard alumni filed amicus briefs supporting Harvard in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. The administration threatened to cut billions in funding, citing concerns about antisemitism. The universities argue the funding freeze would harm scientific research and innovation, impacting numerous institutions. Alumni briefs denounced the administration's actions as an unlawful attempt to control academia and suppress free speech. The briefs aim to influence the court's decision, potentially avoiding a full trial.