Washington — A federal judge has ordered health agencies to restore their webpages and data that were taken down due to an executive order from former President Trump concerning gender ideology. This decision came on Tuesday from U.S. District Judge John Bates.
The judge’s ruling follows a temporary restraining order requested by the group Doctors for America. They argued that their members rely on the information from these websites for patient care and research. The group claimed the removal violated federal law.
Judge Bates noted that the health agencies, which include the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), potentially acted unlawfully when they removed valuable medical information from public access.
Referring to the implications of their actions, Bates emphasized that everyday Americans, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, would suffer the most. He highlighted the importance of timely medical information, saying that delays could prevent individuals from receiving necessary treatments, potentially for serious health conditions. The public has a significant interest in maintaining public health and preventing such harms.
The judge has ordered the agencies to restore their previous website versions by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday.
This story is still developing and will be updated.
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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
