Harris County, Texas et al. v. Kennedy et al.

Docket No.
1:25-cv-01275
District Court
District of Columbia

Goal

  • Block enforcement of an agency action
  • Compel agency action
  • Declaration that agency action is unlawful

Issues

Why it Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that defendants arbitrarily terminated $11 billion of public health funding in violation of Administrative Procedure Act, the separation of powers principle, and the Spending Clause. The funding was appropriated under COVID-19-related laws and is used to support public health efforts such as mitigating the spread of infectious diseases, ensuring access to immunizations, and bolstering emergency preparedness.

Potential Impact:

Termination of the public health funding will limit local governments in providing essential public health services to their residents.

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Current Status

Briefing is ongoing

Preliminary Injunction Granted In Part

Important Date

Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Due

Legal Issues

Separation of Powers, Spending Clause, Ultra Vires, Administrative Procedure Act - Contrary to Law, Administrative Procedure Act - Arbitrary and Capricious

Topic(s)

Funding Termination/Cuts

Date Filed
April 24, 2025
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
District of Columbia
Judge
Cooper, Christopher R. Appointed By: Barack Obama
Plaintiff(s)
Harris County, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Government
Defendant(s)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Department of Health and Human Services, Susan Monarez, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government