Inactive Case

New York, et. al. v. Kennedy, et. al.

Docket No.
25-01780
Appellate Court
First Circuit

Goal

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

Issues

Case History

Why it Matters:

Plaintiffs argue that the defendants’ termination of 10,000 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees and restructuring of HHS, including closing of HHS regional offices violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the separation of powers principle. HHS’s mandate is to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.

Potential Impact:

The restructuring of HHS could lead to disruptions in critical functions of HHS agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Administration for Children and Families.

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Current Status

Case Dismissed

Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

American Academy of Pediatrics et al.

Date Filed
August 13, 2025
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
Appellate Court
Court
First Circuit
Plaintiff(s)
State of New York, State of Washington, State of Rhode Island, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, The District of Columbia, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, The People of the State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Vermont, State of Wisconsin
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Government
Defendant(s)
Robert F. Kennedy, Department of Health and Human Services, Susan Monarez, Martin A. Makary, Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Grandson, Administration for Children and Families, Mary Lazare, Administration for Community Living, Arthur Kleinschmidt, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government