Story perspectives

Judge Blocks Trump's Funding Cuts to UC Over Free Speech

11/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a preliminary injunction halting U.S. President Donald Trump from cutting University of California (UC) funding over alleged bias and antisemitism.
The injunction blocks a $1 billion fine against UCLA and stops coercion of the UC system.
The ruling affects other universities facing similar scrutiny, as the UC system relies on $17.5 billion in federal funding annually.
The court found actions violated First Amendment rights.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a preliminary injunction halting U.S. President Donald Trump from cutting University of California (UC) funding over alleged bias and antisemitism.
The injunction blocks a $1 billion fine against UCLA and stops coercion of the UC system.
The ruling affects other universities facing similar scrutiny, as the UC system relies on $17.5 billion in federal funding annually.
The court found actions violated First Amendment rights.