Funding Threats to Sexual Education Programs (Washington v. U.S. Dept. Of Health & Human Svcs., D. Or., 6:25-cv-01748)

Lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, challenging threats to pull funding for longstanding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs unless states remove language affirming young people’s gender identity.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: September 26, 2025

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Updates

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09/26/2025

On 9/26/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint and a preliminary injunction motion.

10/27/2025

On 10/27/25, the district court issued a preliminary injunction order.

12/09/2025

On 12/9/25, the district court entered a case scheduling order for dispositive motions.

12/26/2025

On 12/26/25, the federal defendants appealed the preliminary injunction order (that appeal has been fully briefed and is awaiting oral argument).

01/30/2026

On 1/30/26, defendants filed a summary judgment motion in district court. On

02/20/2026

On 2/20/26, the plaintiff states filed a cross-motion for summary judgment.