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UC Riverside Washington Report
Monday, March 10, 2025

On March 5, a federal judge blocked the National Institutes of Health’s attempt to cut $4 billion in universities’ research funding. The preliminary injunction replaces a temporary restraining order. The UC system is part of a nationwide suit filed against the administration’s move. From here, the federal government can drop the proposed cuts or appeal the judge’s decision. If the government appeals, the injunction would remain in effect until a ruling by a higher court.

UC updates

  *   In its March 6 weekly federal update<https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-updates/weekly-federal-update-brief>, the UC system writes about the continuation again of a nationwide injunction that preserves NIH funding. The report also includes an update from UC President Michael Drake on a newly reintroduced DREAM and Promise Act and on advocacy efforts.
  *   FAQ<https://ucop.edu/communications/_files/uc-faqs-and-policy-resources-feb-2025.pdf> about DEI at the University of California.
  *   UC Immigrant Legal Services Center offers an update<https://ucop.edu/communications/_files/ucimm-update-on-immigration-registration-requirement-2-27-25.pdf> following a Feb. 24 announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Homeland Security announced its intention to enforce penalties against some non-U.S. citizens who do not register their presence in the U.S.
  *   Become part<https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved/advocate/medical-research?p2asource=nihresearch-ucr4> of a UC-led effort to persuade Congress to oppose proposed administration cuts to NIH funding that would greatly hinder UC health research.
UCR updates

  *   Chancellor Kim Wilcox writes in the Press-Enterprise<https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/02/28/kim-wilcox-slashing-nih-funding-means-slashing-innovative-research/> about the far-reaching impacts of moves to slash National Institutes of Health research funding.
Resources

  *   UC federal updates microsite<https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-updates>
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