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Judge Orders Restoration of Deleted Federal Health Webpages

Federal agencies must reinstate public health data removed under President Trump’s executive order on gender terminology.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
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A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sept. 30, 2014.

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary restraining order requiring the CDC, FDA, and other agencies to restore deleted health webpages and datasets by February 11.
  • The deletions followed a Trump administration executive order mandating the removal of content promoting 'gender ideology' and replacing 'gender' with 'sex' in federal documents.
  • Doctors for America sued federal agencies, arguing the removal of public health data violated federal law and hindered medical professionals' ability to address urgent health issues, including a chlamydia outbreak in Chicago.
  • Restored webpages include resources on HIV monitoring, contraception, youth health risks, and environmental justice, which are critical for research and patient care.
  • The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, while the restraining order ensures the data remains accessible during ongoing litigation.