American Association of University Professors et al. v. Department of Justice et al.

Why this Matters: 

Plaintiffs allege that defendants’ previous withholding of federal funds for research grants and contracts, and continued threats to withhold future funds, usurps Congress’ Article I legislative powers and violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment, and the First Amendment. This appeal addresses whether the district court erred in denying the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction and dismissing the case for lack of standing.

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.