Harvard Faces $2.3 Billion Federal Funding Freeze After Rejecting Trump Administration Demands​

In April 2025, the Trump administration

over $2.2 billion in and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with a series of demands. These included diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, banning certain student groups, revising admissions policies, and increasing cooperation with immigration authorities. The administration justified these actions by citing concerns over on campus.​

Harvard President Alan Garber rejected the demands, asserting that they

upon academic freedom and . He emphasized the university's commitment to maintaining its independence and its values. The funding freeze has sparked significant debate, with civil rights groups and faculty members expressing support for Harvard's , while some political figures have called for further action against the university.​

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between academic institutions and federal authorities over issues of governance, free speech, and

.