19 States Unite Against Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Health and Human Services

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 19 fellow state attorneys general, has initiated a federal lawsuit aimed at halting the Trump administration's drastic restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They contend that these changes have left states vulnerable amid escalating health challenges. Raoul emphasized the vital roles of HHS programs, notably Head Start, which supports children's success. The lawsuit highlights severe implications, such as layoffs within key health monitoring agencies and significant risks to maternal and mental health services, urging court intervention.