Great Lakes Wire

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump Administration from reducing funds for medical and public health research at universities and research institutions nationwide. This decision follows a legal challenge led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside 22 other attorneys general, against the administration's attempt to cut "indirect cost" reimbursements at research institutions.

The potential cuts in Michigan alone would have exceeded $200 million, affecting research projects at major universities including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University.

Attorney General Nessel expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, stating: “I am incredibly proud of our efforts to protect lifesaving research happening right here in Michigan. Our colleges and universities are at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements." She highlighted that without this injunction, significant layoffs and suspension of critical research programs could have occurred.

Nessel emphasized the importance of ongoing NIH-supported trials in Michigan and underscored her commitment to protecting federal funding and ensuring that Michigan remains a leader in medical discoveries. "This injunction is a critical step in our ongoing fight to protect federal funding, uphold the rule of law," she said.

The lawsuit was co-led by the attorneys general of Massachusetts, Illinois, and Michigan. The coalition also includes attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.