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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford Joins Coalition to Support Harvard University Against Federal Funding Freeze
In a bold move to safeguard higher education, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has allied with a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitting an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s legal challenge against the Trump Administration’s recent freeze on federal funding. The brief emphatically argues that the funding freeze threatens not only Harvard but could also have detrimental effects on state economies that rely on research institutions.
Ford criticized the funding freeze, stating, “This attack on Harvard University’s funding stream is both a destructive attempt to hobble one of our nation’s premier learning institutions and a glimpse at how the Trump Administration will handle dissent.” He asserted the importance of standing up against such actions, emphasizing the broader implications for higher education in Nevada and nationwide.
According to recent data, research spending at the University of Nevada, Reno contributed a significant $194.1 million to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, illustrating the crucial role that research institutions play in local economic stability.
The coalition, led by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, includes attorneys general from states such as California, New York, Colorado, and Illinois. They argue that targeting funding like this not only threatens academic institutions but jeopardizes opportunities for training and advancement for researchers across the country.
The brief underscores the necessity of protecting educational funding to ensure diverse research initiatives and economic prosperity in the states. As the legal battle unfolds, Ford’s active engagement signifies a crucial step toward defending academic freedom and the economic health of research institutions in Nevada and beyond.
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