Should courts be able to block governments from cutting scientific research agencies?

Context

Scientific research agencies like the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the National Institutes of Health receive federal funding to conduct long-term studies on climate, disease, and other critical issues. When governments propose cutting these budgets, courts must decide whether they have the power to block such decisions or if budget authority rests solely with elected officials. This tension between judicial oversight and executive power has intensified as administrations pursue major agency restructuring, raising questions about institutional checks and the continuity of scientific work.