DeOtte et al. v. Kennedy et al.

Docket No.
4:26-cv-00712
District Court
Texas Northern — Fort Worth

Goal

  • Block enforcement of agency action
  • Declaration that agency action is unlawful
  • Vacate agency action

Litigation Content

Why This Matters:

Why This Matters:

Individuals and employers allege that a federal requirement to cover contraception without cost sharing violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Administrative Procedure Act. The same plaintiffs previously filed class action lawsuits to prevent enforcement of the contraceptive coverage requirement against class members. Following a separate court decision to invalidate a federal rule that allowed individuals and employers to opt out of covering contraception, these plaintiffs seek to permanently block enforcement of this requirement and to invalidate any federal requirement that does not accommodate those with religious objections to contraception.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Exempting employers from federal requirements to cover preventive services will make it harder for women to access affordable contraception.

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Litigation Information

Current Status

Briefing is ongoing