‘Back to the starting gate’: How a Supreme Court ruling could upend Harvard’s lawsuit

Harvard University is anxiously waiting for a decision from a federal judge over its lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to restore canceled government funding for the university . But a recent Supreme Court decision might change the trajectory of the lawsuit.

Jody Ferise, partner at higher education law practice at Church Church Hittle and Antrim law firm, said the result could have consequences across higher education, which has been in the cross hairs of the Trump administration .

“Harvard has been carrying higher ed on its back. Harvard’s been graciously serving as this torchbearer while other institutions have capitulated. But I think much of that was because on the horizon was winning on the merits. And now, I would imagine it does bring additional weight to bear