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Apr. 16, 2025

Judge blocks $6.8 million in Sonoma State academic cuts

A judge grants a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University, blocking $6.8 million in academic cuts, citing procedural violations and potential harm to students' education.

A judge granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday against Sonoma State University and its interim president, Emily Cutrer, barring them from further implementing $6.8 million in planned cuts to academic programs.

Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Kenneth G. English ordered the university, Cutrer and its chancellor, Mildred Garcia, to show cause by May 1 why a preliminary injunction should not be granted to further prevent the cuts from taking place.

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