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Washington — A federal judge recently mandated the restoration of certain webpages and data by the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This ruling comes in response to an executive order from former President Trump that aimed to address issues related to gender ideology.
U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary restraining order based on a legal challenge presented by Doctors for America, a nonprofit organization. The group claimed that the websites in question were critical resources for its members in their medical practice and research efforts. They argued that the removal of these online resources constituted a violation of federal law.
Judge Bates concluded that the challengers are likely to prevail in their assertion that the actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, and FDA were unlawful. In his ruling, he highlighted the negative impact of these actions on the general public, particularly marginalized communities seeking access to healthcare services.
He stated, “It bears emphasizing who ultimately bears the harm of defendants’ actions: everyday Americans, and most acutely, underprivileged Americans, seeking healthcare.” Referencing testimonies from physicians involved in the case, Bates expressed concern that failures to provide necessary medical information could impede timely treatment, potentially jeopardizing health outcomes for individuals facing serious, life-threatening conditions. He underscored the public’s vested interest in preventing significant harm to public health.
The judge’s order specifically requires the agencies to restore the previous versions of their websites by 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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