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AAP Sues HHS Over $12M Funding Cuts Amid Controversy

12/29/2025

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over nearly $12 million in funding cuts.
The AAP alleges the funding was terminated as retaliation for its criticism of HHS policies on vaccines and gender-affirming care.
The lawsuit seeks to restore funding and warns of program closures and staff layoffs.
HHS has not yet responded.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over nearly $12 million in funding cuts.
The AAP alleges the funding was terminated as retaliation for its criticism of HHS policies on vaccines and gender-affirming care.
The lawsuit seeks to restore funding and warns of program closures and staff layoffs.
HHS has not yet responded.