Additionally, the States alleged that the gag rule “contradicts governing statute” such as the Administrative Procedure Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the Affordable Care Act.
Furthermore, the States argued that the gag rule is arbitrary and capricious because the HHS did not provide a reasonable explanation for the amendment while ignoring material facts and evidence.
led the coalition of states in filing the complaint against the Trump Administration particularly the HHS.
Protecting women’s access to family planning services
In a statement, Gov. Brown said, “We will not stand by as the Trump Administration delivers another yet roadblock to accessing health care services that patients need to thrive. I am committed to protecting access to family planning, reproductive, and preventive health care for low-income and underserved Oregonians, and I am proud to join so many of my fellow Governors in this fight.”
On the other hand, AG Rosenblum commented, “We are proud to lead this national lawsuit and to file it here in Oregon… Every patient deserves to have candid conversations with her doctor about her medical care. If this rule is implemented, it will be devastating to health care clinics which depend on Title X funds to serve countless families in every state.’
