Judge Allison Burroughs Hears Arguments on Billions in Research Funds Amidst Antisemitism Claims and Allegations of Executive Overreach

Oral arguments are being heard today in a federal lawsuit pitting Harvard University against the Trump administration over the administration’s decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal research funding. Harvard contends the move is an “overreach” and an unlawful attempt to dictate its internal operations, while the administration asserts the demands are necessary to address concerns about antisemitism on campus.

The case is being presided over by Judge Allison Burroughs, an Obama appointee in the U.S. District Court in Boston.

The Trump administration’s actions stemmed from its stated aim to address antisemitism at Harvard. It sought for the un

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