Supreme Court Petitioned to Allow NIH Grant Cuts Amid Diversity Policy Clash

The Trump administration has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the execution of substantial NIH grant reductions, part of a broader agenda to curtail diversity initiatives. A district court previously blocked the cuts, citing unlawfulness, prompting legal challenges by states and researchers.

The Trump administration has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to authorize significant cuts to National Institutes of Health grants, pushing forward its agenda to curb diversity initiatives.

The U.S. Justice Department submitted the plea to the justices, urging them to overturn a prior Boston court ruling that found the cuts unlawful, mandating the reinstatement of grant funds.

This legal effort is part of a broader mission by former President Trump's administration to reshape federal policy, cut spending, and challenge diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, an initiative facing opposition from multiple states and the scientific community.

(With inputs from agencies.)