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first_reported: 2026-11-10 17:05 EST
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# Scientists sue to block dismantling of social sciences directorate

Scientists sued in a Boston court to block the Trump administration's dismantling of a social sciences directorate. The grants affected total an estimated $91 million.

Section: [Around Town](/boston/section/life.md) · Entities: [Trump administration](/boston/wiki/trump-administration.md)

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/09/metro/social-science-trump-woke-national-science-foundation/), 2026-11-10 17:05 EST: Scientists sue in Boston court to block Trump administration’s dismantling of so-called ‘woke’ social sciences

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