Purl et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services

Docket No.
2:24-cv-00228
District Court
Texas Northern

Goal

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

Litigation Content

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff challenges a federal rule that offers enhanced privacy protections for protected health information associated with reproductive health care. The plaintiff argues that the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act.

Potential Impact:

Women, their health care providers, and their loved ones could lose the benefit of heightened privacy protections in every state. While health care providers must still comply with long-standing HIPAA protections, the loss of privacy protections could further undermine access to a wide range of reproductive health care. This is especially true for women living in states with abortion bans who face fear, uncertainty, and barriers to obtaining reproductive care in states where it is lawful.



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