AACRAO Joins ACE-led Amicus Brief

Harvard University sued the federal government in April 2025 following several agencies’ attempt to cut research funding to the school over alleged antisemitism. A federal court vacated the funding disruptions in September, but the administration appealed in December. Last week, AACRAO, along with several higher education associations, joined an Amicus Brief in support of Harvard University. The brief, which is also supported by dozens of higher education institutions, argues that “wholesale termination of federal research funding at just one leading university can have devastating effects on scientific progress and the public welfare.” The brief asks the District Court’s injunction to be affirmed.