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Trump's Education Crackdown Faces Legal Pushback from Universities

3/11/2026

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After the second inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump directed aggressive actions against higher education, launching investigations and cutting funding.
Columbia University and Harvard University faced severe penalties, including a $400 million grant cancellation for Columbia.
Many universities challenged these actions in court, resulting in restored funding and halted policies.
Legal experts criticized bypassing proper procedures, which weakened the administration's position.

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Story summary

After the second inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump directed aggressive actions against higher education, launching investigations and cutting funding.
Columbia University and Harvard University faced severe penalties, including a $400 million grant cancellation for Columbia.
Many universities challenged these actions in court, resulting in restored funding and halted policies.
Legal experts criticized bypassing proper procedures, which weakened the administration's position.