NIH Grant Delays/terminations (Massachusetts v. Kennedy, D. Mass., 1:25-cv-10814)

Lawsuit challenging NIH grant terminations, delays, and the “unpublishing” of notices of funding opportunities.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: April 4, 2025

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Updates

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04/04/2025

On 4/4/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint and motion for temporary restraining order. The parties subsequently agreed on a briefing schedule for plaintiffs’ preliminary injunction motion.

04/14/2025

On 4/14/25, plaintiff states filed their PI motion.

05/12/2025

On 5/12/25, the court ruled that it has jurisdiction and will proceed with the case.

04/04/2025

On 4/4/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint and motion for temporary restraining order. The parties subsequently agreed on a briefing schedule for plaintiffs’ preliminary injunction motion.

04/14/2025

On 4/14/25, plaintiff states filed their PI motion.

05/12/2025

On 5/12/25, the court ruled that it has jurisdiction and will proceed with the case.

06/16/2025

On 6/16/25, the court ruled from the bench in favor of the states.

06/23/2025

On 6/23/2025, the district court entered a partial final judgment.

06/23/2025

On 6/23/2025, the federal government appealed the judgment to the First Circuit.

07/14/2025

The government’s motion for a stay pending appeal is pending before the First Circuit.