Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he’s never seen such discrimination in 40 years
June 16, 2025
A federal judge says it was illegal for the Trump administration to cancel several hundred research grants issued by the National Institutes of Health. The grants were deemed to focus on gender identity or diversity, equity and inclusion, and Judge William Young of Massachusetts said Monday the NIH’s cancellation process was “arbitrary and capricious.” The judge went on to say the case raises serious questions about racial discrimination by the government. His written ruling is expected soon but is an interim step as the Trump administration is expected to appeal.
