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

Why this Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that defendants arbitrarily terminated $11 billion of public health funding in violation of Administrative Procedure Act. The funding was appropriated through COVID-19 related laws but has since supported public health efforts such as identifying and addressing infectious disease, ensuring access to immunizations, and fortifying emergency preparedness.

Potential Impact:

Termination of the public health funding will prevent the states from providing essential public health services to their residents and paying large numbers of public employees.