Democratic-led states sue to block Trump from $11 billion health funding cut
- A coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over $11 billion in cuts to public health grants, citing urgent public health needs.
- The lawsuit claims the cuts are illegal and undermine Congress's power over federal spending, asking the court to block the funding rollback.
- Plaintiffs argue the cuts threaten jobs and public health, with specific estimates including nearly $400 million lost in New York.
- State officials express concerns over the impact of the funding cuts on mental health systems and patient care.
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Colorado sues HHS, RFK Jr. over cuts to funding as state stands to lose $229 million
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado is joining a coalition of 23 states in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over the termination of over $11 billion in federal public health grants, alleging the cuts are unlawful and harmful. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pulled back $11.4 billion in funding that was allocated to state and community healt…
Pa., N.J. join lawsuit against Trump administration over $11 billion health funding cuts
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among 24 states suing the Trump administration over HHS Secretary Kennedy's abrupt cancellation of billions in health grants affecting public health programs.
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