American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. et al. v. National Institutes of Health et al.

Why this Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) termination of grants and refusal to consider pending grant applications aimed at improving the health of LGBTQ people based on vague notions of “gender ideology” and “diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)” violate the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the Fifth Amendment, the separation of powers principle, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act. NIH funding has led to breakthrough scientific discoveries that have been critical to minimizing death and disease and closing gaps in health.

Potential Impact:

Terminating funding for research focused on LGBTQ communities curtails scientific advancement and exacerbates health disparities in vulnerable communities.