Judge Reinstates NIH Grants, Condemns Trump LGBTQ+ Funding Cuts | JQJO

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of NIH research grants focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity, and DEI was illegal and discriminatory. The judge ordered the restoration of the grants, estimated to total $1.8 billion. The Department of Health and Human Services, however, defended its decision, citing prioritization of scientifically rigorous research over ideological agendas and plans to appeal the ruling. Plaintiffs, including researchers whose grants were terminated, celebrated the decision as a victory for research and affected communities.