Looking Ahead
While the administration pursues an appeal, the ruling represents a milestone for academic freedom and federal funding protections. Judge Burroughs noted that freezing funds without evidence of discriminatory behavior endangered not only Harvard but also the public relying on its research.
“This arrest represents a significant step toward justice,” she concluded, framing the case as one about rights and research rather than politics.
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