California, alongside 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the National Science Foundation, accusing it of unlawfully terminating crucial research grants and imposing fees that hinder scientific progress. The lawsuit claims these actions particularly target initiatives aimed at promoting diversity in higher education and the workforce. California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, argued that these changes threaten vital advancements seen in the representation of women and minorities in the sciences. The lawsuit also seeks to lift a significant cap on indirect research costs critical for maintaining research operations. Overall, it highlights the tension between state support for scientific research and federal policy changes under the Trump administration.
California's lawsuit argues that the National Science Foundation's actions—termination of grants and imposition of fees—have undermined essential research vital for health and economy.
California Atty. General Rob Bonta stated that the NSF's termination of grants for diversity-promoting research violates federal law and is arbitrary, endangering years of progress.
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