Harris County, Texas et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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

Goal

  • Declare termination of funds unlawful
  • Enjoin administration / enforcement of government actions

Litigation Content

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 through COVID-19 related laws but has since supported public health efforts such as identifying and addressing infectious disease, ensuring access to immunizations, and fortifying emergency preparedness.

Potential Impact:

Termination of the public health funding will prevent local governments from providing essential public health services to their citizens.

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