A federal judge ruled to restore access to crucial public health data on federal websites, which had been removed after a Trump administration executive order. The data was deemed essential for health professionals in treating patients and managing public health threats. The court found the removal of data violated federal law, leading to the reinstatement of information used by local health departments and physicians. The ruling specifically addressed policies that targeted information related to LGBTQ+ communities, reproductive care, and infectious diseases.
A federal judge ruled in favor of San Francisco and Doctors for America, restoring access to vital public health data that was removed by the Trump administration.
The court found that the Trump administration's removal of public health data violated federal law, leading to the reinstatement of important health information.
City Attorney David Chiu emphasized that blocking access to accurate public health data endangers everyone, highlighting the necessity of data for treating patients and responding to health threats.
The ruling vacates policies linked to a Trump-era executive order that targeted health information related to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive care.
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