Harvard in court seeking end to US funding cuts

Graduates applaud during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University
The Trump administration revoked Harvard's ability to enrol international students last month. -AP

Harvard University has asked a federal US judge to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze $US2.5 billion ($A3.9b) in funding blocked by President Donald Trump's administration, which it says is illegal. 

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