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16 States Sue Trump Over National Science Cuts

5/30/2025

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Sixteen states, spearheaded by New York and Maryland, have united in a powerful lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to halt damaging cuts to National Science Foundation programs. They argue these reductions not only breach legal standards but also endanger diversity in STEM, putting vital funding and research at risk for national security and economic health.

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Sixteen states, spearheaded by New York and Maryland, have united in a powerful lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to halt damaging cuts to National Science Foundation programs. They argue these reductions not only breach legal standards but also endanger diversity in STEM, putting vital funding and research at risk for national security and economic health.