Judge Condemns RFK Jr's HHS for Using Fake Studies
Summary
A federal judge blocked parts of the Department of Health and Human Services’ changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program after finding that some studies cited by the department did not exist or did not support the claims made. The changes, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., had shifted the focus toward abstinence education and a concept called "body literacy," moving away from evidence-based programs.Key Facts
- A federal judge, Christopher R. Cooper, issued a preliminary injunction stopping parts of the new Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program rules.
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., cited studies in their funding notice that appeared fake or misattributed.
- Five out of seven cited articles in the HHS notice could not be found or were incorrectly referenced.
- The new program focuses on abstinence education ("sexual risk avoidance") and "body literacy," including fertility awareness and reproductive health topics.
- The changes ended many existing grants because previous programs did not align with the new focus.
- Plaintiffs (including local governments and health organizations) argue the policy is unfair and not based on evidence.
- The judge said that while abstinence education might work for some groups, it should not be mandatory for all.
- The case is ongoing, and HHS declined to comment on the lawsuit.
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