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NIH Grant Cancellations Deemed Arbitrary and Capricious
A recent ruling has blocked the national Institutes of Health (NIH) from terminating grants based on vaguely defined criteria related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). U.S.District Judge Michael Young determined the agency’s actions violated the Administrative Procedures Act, which requires federal decisions to be reasonable and well-defined. The decision impacts grants initially targeted for cancellation under a new policy aimed at curbing