A federal judge has temporarily halted the termination of essential public health funds allocated to states during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judge Mary S. McElroy of the U.S. District Court found that the abrupt cuts made by the Trump administration placed significant strains on states' health services, affecting programs such as childhood vaccinations and addiction treatment. The ruling follows a lawsuit from 23 states and the District of Columbia, arguing the administration's decision to cancel $11 billion in grants was not justified, especially since many of these funds were set to continue until June 2027.
A coalition of Democratic states demonstrated that the termination of public health funds left them unable to provide essential services, risking public health.
Judge McElroy ruled that the abrupt cuts jeopardized childhood vaccination programs and opioid addiction treatment, undermining critical public health infrastructure.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration arose after federal grants worth at least $11 billion were abruptly canceled, causing budgetary crises in 23 states.
Despite the administration's claims that the funding was no longer needed post-pandemic emergency, some grants were not set to expire until June 2027.
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