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Researchers file lawsuit against NIH over alleged censorship of grants

On September 16, 2026, researchers initiated a class action lawsuit against the NIH, alleging that the Trump administration is censoring scientific grants by blocking funding for certain topics. The lawsuit claims that a list of 235 keywords has been used to restrict funding for areas such as health equity and climate change.

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On September 16, 2026, researchers initiated a class action lawsuit against the NIH, alleging that the Trump administration is censoring scientific grants by blocking funding for certain topics. The lawsuit claims that a list of 235 keywords has been used to restrict funding for areas such as health equity and climate change.

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New lawsuit accuses Trump administration of blocking NIH grants as form of censorship

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Researchers file lawsuit against NIH over alleged censorship of grants