States Clear Jurisdictional Hurdle to Sue NIH Over Grant Cuts

A coalition of states can move forward with their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration is illegally canceling research grants funding medical and scientific advancements, a district court ruled Monday.

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has subject matter jurisdiction to hear the legal challenge from 16 Democratic-led states, Judge William G. Young said in a memorandum and order. Young rejected the US’ argument that a recent stay granted by the US Supreme Court strips the district court of jurisdiction since it must be heard by the US Court of Federal Claims under the Tucker Act.

“The ...