American Association of University Professors-Harvard Faculty Chapter et al. v. U.S. Department of Justice

Why this Matters:

Plaintiffs argue that defendants’ freeze of funds for federal grants and contracts to Harvard University based on vague notions viewpoint discrimination violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the separation of powers principle, and the First Amendment. Harvard relies on federal funding to support medical, scientific, and technological research conducted at its facilities.

Potential Impact:

Loss of federal funding by higher education institutions compromises academic freedom and significantly reduces research operations, thus jeopardizing their ability to conduct critical research.