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February 10, 2026

Defend Public Health files second amicus brief in AAP lawsuit against Kennedy

Today, Defend Public Health filed our second amicus brief in the lawsuit against RFK Jr. and HHS by  the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, and other organizations. 

Enormous thanks to Wendy Parmet, Dorit Reiss, and the entire team of DPH volunteers who made this happen. 

Read the brief here

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