State of California et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services et al.

Docket No.
4:17-cv-05783
District Court
California Northern

Goal

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

Issues

Why This Matters:

The plaintiffs argue that Trump administration regulations broadening exemptions for employers from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to cover contraception without cost-sharing violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Broader exemptions to contraceptive coverage requirements could result in higher out-of-pocket costs and reduced access to services, making it more difficult for women to access this care.

Potential Impact:

Exempting employers and health insurers from covering otherwise required contraceptive care limits access to care, jeopardizing women’s health and increasing medical expenses for patients and state governments.

 

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Current Status

Briefing is ongoing

Legal Issues

Administrative Procedure Act - Notice and Comment Violation, Administrative Procedure Act - Arbitrary and Capricious, Administrative Procedure Act - Contrary to Law, First Amendment - Establishment Clause, Fifth Amendment - Equal Protection Clause

Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

American Association of University Women et al.; Center for Reproductive Rights et al.; Commonwealth of Massachusetts et al.; U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce et al.; National Women’s Law Center et al.; Americans United for Separation of Church and State et al.; Planned Parenthood Federation of America et al.; Program for the Study of Reproductive Justice at Yale Law School

Amicus Briefs for Defendant(s)

American Center for Law & Justice

Topic(s)

Preventive Services

Date Filed
October 6, 2017
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
California Northern
Judge
Gilliam Jr., Haywood S. Appointed By: Barack Obama
Plaintiff(s)
State of California; State of Connecticut; State of Delaware; District of Columbia; State of Hawaii; State of Illinois; State of Maryland; State of Minnesota; State of New York; State of North Carolina; State of Rhode Island; State of Vermont; State of Washington; Commonwealth of Virginia (Dismissed)
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Government
Defendant(s)
Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Labor; Department of the Treasury; Robert F. Kennedy; Lori Chavez-DeRemer; Scott Bessent; Does 1-100
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government
Intervenors
State of Oregon; State of Colorado; State of Michigan; State of Nevada (for Plaintiffs)

The Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Mary’s Home; March for Life Education and Defense Fund; The Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence (Dismissed) (for Defendants)