States Sue HHS Over Restructuring
On May 5, 2025, nineteen Democratic-led states plus the District of Columbia announced they are suing the Trump administration and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claiming a mass reorganization of the agency — eliminating offices, cutting 10,000 jobs, and cutting public health programs — violates federal law and the Constitution. The lawsuit argues these actions bypass Congress and endanger services like Medicaid eligibility, mental health care and disease tracking. A related suit by unions and major cities echoes these concerns, citing unlawful overreach of executive power. Read more
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