The Trump administration has effectively “blacklisted” Harvard University from getting federal funding as part of its ongoing battle over discrimination and ideology, the university says in a new court filing.

The Ivy League school argues the administration's sweeping demands violate the free speech guarantees of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.

A day after Harvard sent a letter disputing the government’s claims against it, federal officials announced the $450 million cut on Tuesday. Then Harvard amended its lawsuit.