Harvard University and the Trump administration will face off in a Boston court Monday over the freeze of more than $2bn in federal grants, according to BBC.

The White House is demanding changes to Harvard’s hiring, admissions, and teaching practices, targeting antisemitism and DEI programmes. It has also sought to restrict the university’s access to a visa system for foreign students.

Harvard is challenging the move in court, arguing it violates constitutional rights and bypasses legal procedures. The Justice Department maintains that federal funding is conditional and can be withdrawn.

The hearing, led by Judge Allison Burroughs, comes ahead of a September 3 deadline set by the administration. The outcome could have broader implications for other universities facing similar pressure, BBC reported.