16 states sue over research grant cuts
- Sixteen states sued the federal government over the National Science Foundation halting millions in research grants related to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and misinformation.
- The lawsuit argues the NSF's new policies violate laws requiring it to increase underrepresented groups' participation in science and follow proper procedures for policy changes.
- The NSF faces proposed budget cuts, potential layoffs, and allegations that its policy shifts are politically motivated and wasteful of scientific resources.
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States Sue Over Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to STEM Research
Sixteen U.S. states, led by their attorneys general, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent substantial cuts to federal funding for scientific research and STEM diversity programs. The lawsuit challenges a cap on reimbursement for research costs and the removal of diversity initiatives mandated by Congress.
States sue over Trump cuts to research funding, STEM diversity efforts
A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the administration of President Donald Trump from making massive cuts to federal funding for scientific research and projects focused on increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.


New York sues feds over cuts to CUNY, SUNY research and diversity rollbacks
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York State sued the National Science Foundation on Wednesday to block federal cuts to science research and the push to shutter education diversity programs in science, technology, engineering, and math. Leading a coalition of 16 states, Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and said slashing funds would damage the state's schools, economy, an…
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