Mayday Health et al. v. Rhoden et al.

Docket No.
26-2705
Appellate Court
Eighth Circuit

Goal

  • Block enforcement of a law
  • Declaration that a law is unlawful

Litigation Content

Why This Matters:

Why This Matters:

A New York-based nonprofit and local attorney allege that Idaho is unlawfully seeking to censor publication of truthful information about reproductive health care in violation of the First Amendment. The nonprofit operates an educational website with unbiased information on how to access reproductive health care, and the attorney wants to promote this website by wearing the nonprofit’s merchandise. The plaintiffs seek assurances that advertising this website does not violate state law and is considered constitutionally protected speech. On appeal, the defendants argue that the district court improperly applied First Amendment precedent and erred in granting the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Censorship of accurate information on reproductive health care will prevent individuals from accessing the critical health information they need to make informed health care decisions.

Litigation Information

Current Status

Briefing is ongoing

Important Date

Defendants' Opening Brief Due