Can the White House punish universities? Harvard case may decide future of federal oversight

Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s freeze of $2.2 billion in federal research funds, alleging the move violates the Administrative Procedure Act and First Amendment protections. The case, set for oral arguments on July 21, could determine how far the US government can go in pressuring universities over political and social issues. Legal experts say the lawsuit may reshape federal oversight of higher education and test the limits of executive authority.