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American Association of Physics Teachers v. National Science Foundation

Filed on behalf of
Organizations representing educators and researchers
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-CV-01923
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Filed
June 18, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Relief Outcomes
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Preliminary Injunction
Denied
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Summary
A coalition of organizations representing educators and researchers has filed a lawsuit against the National Science Foundation (NSF). The plaintiffs challenge the Trump administration's termination of over $1 billion in scientific grants en masse, without alleging any wrongdoing by the recipients. The plaintiffs argue that these terminations violated the Administrative Procedure Act, the separation of powers, the Spending Clause, the Appropriations Clause, and the Due Process Clause.
Plaintiffs
American Association of Colleges and Universities American Association of Physics Teachers International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network American Association of University Professors (AAUP) American Educational Research Association
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Democracy Forward Foundation The Norton Law Firm PC
Defendants
National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone

Documents

Reply in support of Preliminary Injunction
American Association of Physics Teachers, Inc. v. National Science Foundation - Reply to Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction
July 16, 2025
Motion for Preliminary Injunction
American Association of Physics Teachers v. National Science Foundation - Motion for Preliminary Injunction
June 23, 2025