Legal Action and Response
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy plans to grant a temporary restraining order against 's $11 billion cuts to public health funding, as sought by 23 states and the .
The states argue the cuts, affecting COVID-19 initiatives and other health projects, would severely harm public health infrastructure and are unjustified. The claims the funds are unnecessary post-pandemic.
Impact and Reactions
The funding cuts have led to layoffs in state health departments, with significant financial losses anticipated in states like and .
State officials and New York Attorney General express determination to continue the legal battle to protect public health funding, highlighting the potential for irreparable harm without the restraining order.