CSU Researchers File Lawsuit Against NSF Over Canceled Climate and STEM Grants

Three California State University professors have sued the National Science Foundation (NSF) after their preapproved climate science and STEM education grants were terminated. The cancellations followed a 2025 NSF adoption of a methodology, reportedly from Senator Ted Cruz, that flagged studies using terms like 'equity' and 'climate justice.' The lawsuit alleges this action violates researchers' free speech rights and exceeds executive authority.