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States Sue Trump Administration to Protect $11 Billion in NIH Funding

4/7/2025

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Maryland and 16 other states are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing over unlawful delays and terminations of NIH grant funding that threaten vital public health initiatives. The lawsuit argues these actions breach federal law and endanger institutions dependent on NIH support. A federal judge has stepped in, temporarily halting $11 billion in funding cuts to protect essential health services.

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Maryland and 16 other states are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing over unlawful delays and terminations of NIH grant funding that threaten vital public health initiatives. The lawsuit argues these actions breach federal law and endanger institutions dependent on NIH support. A federal judge has stepped in, temporarily halting $11 billion in funding cuts to protect essential health services.