
States Sue Over Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to STEM Research
Published on: May 29, 2025, 2:14 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Sixteen U.S. states, led by their attorneys general, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent substantial cuts to federal funding for scientific research and STEM diversity programs. The lawsuit challenges a cap on reimbursement for research costs and the removal of diversity initiatives mandated by Congress.