In a significant legal victory for higher education institutions, multiple U.S. judges have blocked attempts by the Trump administration and the Department of Defense to slash federal research funding. Recent court rulings have overturned proposed cuts from the National Science Foundation and a 15% cap on indirect research costs that would have severely impacted universities. Notably, prestigious institutions including Johns Hopkins, MIT, and the University of Maryland have joined forces in lawsuits against the Department of Defense, successfully challenging their funding reductions. This legal push has garnered widespread support among numerous universities, culminating in a concerted effort to protect essential research funding amidst growing concerns over potential cuts.