Harvard University professors have initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block its review of nearly $9 billion in federal funding, citing significant threats to academic integrity and resources. This legal action comes in the wake of more than $110 million in NIH grants being terminated since February. Activists and over 1,000 protesters gathered in Cambridge, urging the university to resist federal demands, particularly concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The protestors expressed their determination to protect international students and defend democracy, as fears mount over the potential impacts of funding cuts on academic institutions. Furthermore, Harvard plans to borrow $750 million due to the uncertainty surrounding its federal funds, reflecting broader concerns within elite universities about the implications of federal interference.