Updated May 9, 2026 Civil Rights
Major Abuse of Power Ongoing
Coercion of Universities: Funding Freezes, Research Cuts, and Demands for Political Compliance
Billions in funding frozen or canceled to coerce universities into political compliance, with demands for protest suppression, admissions reform, and 'academic receivership' of specific departments. Columbia capitulated with a $221 million settlement; Harvard resisted and won a court order restoring $2.2 billion. NIH research funding was cut 24%.