'Unlawful': Harvard University files lawsuit to pause over $2.2 billion funding freeze by Trump administration

Harvard University announced on Monday it has filed a lawsuit to stop the administration of US President Donald Trump from blocking its federal funding of more than $2.2 billion.

The funding block is "unlawful" and "beyond the government's authority," the university said in a statement on its X handle.

"Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority." - President Alan Garber https://t.co/F65kW4GaL1

— Harvard University (@Harvard) April 21, 2025

"Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority," the statement quoted Harvard University president Alan Garber as saying.

(This is a developing story)