大学因计划削减研究资金而起诉DOE, 指称削减是非法的。 Universities sue DOE over planned cuts to research funding, alleging the cuts are unlawful.

Cornell大学和其他主要大学对美国能源部和国务卿Chris Wright提出诉讼,指控削减研究经费是非法的,违反了联邦规定。 Cornell University and other leading universities have filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Secretary Chris Wright over proposed cuts to research funding, alleging the cuts are unlawful and violate federal regulations. 能源部计划将研究赠款的间接费用从30%以上减少到15%,每年节省4.05亿美元。 The DOE plans to reduce indirect costs for research grants from over 30% to 15%, saving $405 million annually. 大学认为这有损于研究和创新,可能损害科学进步及其回收必要成本的能力。 Universities argue this undermines research and innovation, potentially harming scientific progress and their ability to recover necessary costs. 联邦法官在诉讼进行期间暂时阻止了削减。 A federal judge has temporarily blocked the cuts while the lawsuits proceed.