A federal judge upheld the Trump administration's cuts to research funding, denying a lawsuit from faculty unions that claimed the cuts were a coercive tactic undermining autonomy. The judge ruled the unions lacked standing, asserting only Columbia University could file a lawsuit regarding the over $400 million in grants. The unions plan to appeal, arguing the ruling threatens vital research and civil liberties, emphasizing their resolve to continue fighting the funding cuts and highlighting the implications for higher education.
"Our democracy cannot very well function if individual judges issue extraordinary relief to every plaintiff who clamors to object to executive action..."
"This is a disappointing ruling, but by no means the end of the fight... Ultimately, lifesaving research, basic civil liberties, and higher education... are all on the line."
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