New York et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. et al.

Why this 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.