In a hearing held on Monday in the U.S. federal court, Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Justice found themselves on opposite sides of the aisle. Harvard urged the judge to issue a ruling by early September, aiming to restore the $2.2 billion in federal funds that have been frozen by the government. Without these funds, crucial research projects at Harvard stand at risk of termination. This financing is indispensable to the university's research endeavors.