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

Docket No.
1:25-cv-00121
District Court
Rhode Island

Goal

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

Issues

Why this Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that defendants arbitrarily terminated $11 billion of public health funding in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. The funding was appropriated under COVID-19-related laws and is used to support public health efforts such as mitigating the spread of infectious diseases, ensuring access to immunizations, and bolstering emergency preparedness.

Potential Impact:

Termination of the public health funding will limit local governments in providing essential public health services to their residents.

 

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Current Status

Appeal filed

Motion for Preliminary Injunction Granted

Important Date

Answer Due

Legal Issues

Administrative Procedure Act - Contrary to Law, Administrative Procedure Act - Arbitrary and Capricious, Separation of Powers, Spending Clause, Ultra Vires

Topic(s)

Funding Termination/Cuts

Date Filed
April 1, 2025
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Rhode Island
Judge
McElroy, Mary S. Appointed By: Donald Trump
Plaintiff(s)
State of Colorado; State of Rhode Island; State of California; State of Minnesota; State of Washington; State of Arizona; State of Connecticut; State of Delaware; District of Columbia; State of Hawai'i; State of Illinois; Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; State of Maine; State of Maryland; Commonwealth of Massachusetts; State of Michigan; State of Nevada; State of New Jersey; State of New York; State of North Carolina; State of Oregon; Josh Shapiro; State of Wisconsin
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Government
Defendant(s)
Department of Health and Human Services; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government