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States Sue Trump Administration Over NIH Grant Cuts

4/4/2025

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Seventeen states, spearheaded by Massachusetts, are taking legal action against the Trump administration for cutting NIH grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This lawsuit argues that such decisions breach legal duties and endanger crucial medical research. UMass stands to lose a staggering $848 million in pending grants, putting vital public health progress at risk.

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Seventeen states, spearheaded by Massachusetts, are taking legal action against the Trump administration for cutting NIH grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This lawsuit argues that such decisions breach legal duties and endanger crucial medical research. UMass stands to lose a staggering $848 million in pending grants, putting vital public health progress at risk.