Khatibi et al. v. Hawkins et al.

Docket No.
24-3108
Appellate Court
Ninth Circuit

Goal

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

Issues

Case History

Why this Matters

The plaintiffs allege that a California state law requiring medical education courses to include implicit bias training violates their right to free speech under the First Amendment. Efforts aimed at addressing bias in the health care profession can lead to better patient care and improved health care outcomes.

Potential Impact

Limiting policymakers’ ability to formulate policies addressing bias in the medical profession will perpetuate the poor quality of care received by patients, especially members of marginalized communities.

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Current Status

Decision issued

Legal Issues

First Amendment - Free Speech Clause

Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

Young America’s Foundation, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, Cato Institute

Amicus Briefs for Defendant(s)

NAACP California Hawaii State Conference

Date Filed
May 14, 2024
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
Appellate Court
Court
Ninth Circuit
Plaintiff(s)
Azadeh Khatibi; Marilyn Singleton; Do No Harm
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Pacific Legal Foundation
Defendant(s)
Randy W. Hawkins;
Laurie Rose Lubiano;
Reji Varghese;
Marina O'Connor
Ryan Brooks
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government