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Justice Jackson Slams Supreme Court's NIH Grant Rulings

8/23/2025

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's decisions supporting the Trump administration on NIH grant cancellations.
She accused her colleagues of inconsistent "lawmaking" and highlighted potential negative impacts on biomedical research.
Jackson's dissent made up more than half of the 36-page ruling.
Chief Justice Roberts aligned with three liberal justices; Barrett suggested future limitations on grant cancellations.

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Story summary

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's decisions supporting the Trump administration on NIH grant cancellations.
She accused her colleagues of inconsistent "lawmaking" and highlighted potential negative impacts on biomedical research.
Jackson's dissent made up more than half of the 36-page ruling.
Chief Justice Roberts aligned with three liberal justices; Barrett suggested future limitations on grant cancellations.