Scholars, groups sue Trump administration over sudden NIH research funding cancellations nationwide
Public health experts and labor groups have sued the Trump administration over the sudden cancellation of numerous research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), citing arbitrary decision-making as a primary issue.
A public health association and a leading worker union have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration for canceling hundreds of research grants, citing that the sudden move was arbitrary and unjustified, disrupting ongoing studies and potentially hindering medical breakthroughs, according to reports. The NIH had previously announced the cancellation of nearly 300 research projects worth around $250 million. Scholars and researchers are now seeking reimbursement for costs incurred during the grant period, which is expected to lead to further litigation. The lawsuits claim that the abrupt decision to cancel grants violates federal regulations and contradicts public interest.
