A coalition representing professors and teachers has sued the Trump administration for cutting off $400 million in federal funding for crucial public health research in an attempt to coerce Columbia University into complying with restrictive speech codes regarding campus protests. The plaintiffs argue that the action is a coercive tactic that, not only undermines academic independence, but also stops vital scientific research that contributes to the health of Americans. In addition, the plaintiffs argue that the action violates the First Amendment, the separation of powers, and other constitutional provisions.
