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UCAR Sues Federal Agencies Over NCAR Restructuring Threats

3/18/2026

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UCAR filed March 16 lawsuit against federal agencies, alleging unconstitutional moves to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder.
The suit cites Colorado's denial of clemency to Tina Peters, an election official convicted of felonies, as motivation.
It seeks to block the restructuring and restore funding, citing threats to national security and scientific integrity.
The filing argues federal agencies offered no justification, undermining federalism and scientific research.

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UCAR filed March 16 lawsuit against federal agencies, alleging unconstitutional moves to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder.
The suit cites Colorado's denial of clemency to Tina Peters, an election official convicted of felonies, as motivation.
It seeks to block the restructuring and restore funding, citing threats to national security and scientific integrity.
The filing argues federal agencies offered no justification, undermining federalism and scientific research.