A federal judge in Boston has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to cut over $2.6 billion in research funding for Harvard University, marking a significant victory for the Ivy League institution. The judge deemed the funding cuts as retaliatory and illegal, criticizing the administration's motives. US District Judge Allison Burroughs stated that the government's action constituted a targeted, ideologically motivated attack on Harvard, using antisemitism as a façade. Burroughs emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism while also safeguarding free speech rights, signaling a critical precedent for higher education institutions. The decision nullifies prior funding freezes and cuts imposed by...