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US judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted
- U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose blocked layoffs planned by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stating the states had a strong case that the actions were unlawful and arbitrary.
- The layoffs would have reduced HHS employees from 82,000 to 62,000, affecting crucial services like disease investigation and early childhood programs.
- Attorney General Letitia James stated that the ruling ensures key health programs remain accessible and halts attempts to undermine the healthcare system.
- The judge granted the injunction just before the layoffs were to be finalized, affecting several divisions within HHS, including the CDC and Head Start.
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US federal judge halts Trump administration Health and Human Services restructuring plan
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Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Plan to Radically Downsize Department of Health and Human Services
A federal judge in Rhode Island has halted the Trump administration’s efforts to radically restructure the Department of Health and Human Services. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose ruled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s mass firing of staffers and his elimination of entire programs is likely unlawful, writing, “The executive branch does not have the authority to order, organize or implement wholesale changes to the structure and f…
Maryland gets one court win, joins two more suits against Trump administration
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Maryland was one of 19 states that won a preliminary injunction Tuesday from a federal judge in Rhode Island blocking the Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to lay off thousands of workers and dismantle several agency programs. The court v…
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