A lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia aims to block significant reductions in staff and funding at the Department of Health and Human Services, claiming it constitutes an illegal dismantling of the agency. Spurred by the Trump administration's efforts and controversial proposals by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including a focus on the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, the lawsuit highlights potential risks to vital public health programs. Attorney General Letitia James emphasized the danger of jeopardizing health services and scientific research under the current budget outline.
The suit argues the cutbacks already enacted have jeopardized a range of congressionally mandated programs, including mental health services, Head Start, and Medicaid.
Attorney General Letitia James stated, "This administration is not streamlining the federal government; they are sabotaging it... putting countless lives at risk."
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