The group of universities has stated that reducing indirect costs at the border will lead to a decrease in medical research, which helps many families dealing with debilitating conditions. The Trump administration attempted to cut these expenses by 15%, forcing major universities and 22 states to file a lawsuit, calling the administration's actions extremely illegal, reports the Guardian.
A judge in Massachusetts has issued a ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from cutting funding for scientific research carried out by National Institutes of Health, after 22 states filed a lawsuit against the administration.
