TMTPOST-- In a move to defend its financial stability and independence, Harvard University announced on Monday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the government's suspension of over $2 billion in federal funding to the esteemed institution. Harvard President Alan Garber condemned the administration's actions in a statement, asserting that the government's demands were unlawful. "Over the course of the past week, the federal government has taken several actions following Harvard’s refusal to comply with its illegal demands," Garber said. The lawsuit underscores Harvard's commitment to upholding its principles and challenging what it deems an unconstitutional attempt to leverage funding as a means of coercion. The university is seeking to ensure that federal agencies adhere to the law and respect its academic autonomy. Garber emphasized that Harvard's decision to refuse the government's demands was rooted in its responsibility to uphold academic freedom and integrity. "We will not waver in our mission to provide the highest quality education and research, even in the face of unprecedented challenges," he stated. The outcome of the lawsuit will have significant implications for the relationship between universities and the federal government, as well as for the future of federal funding for higher education institutions across the United States.