Four states sue Trump administration again to block Medicaid work requirements
Key points
- Oregon, Minnesota, New Mexico and Washington filed suit
- The suit seeks an injunction against withholding funds if states refuse to implement the requirements
- The states argue the requirements violate the spending clause
Oregon, Minnesota, New Mexico and Washington filed suit Thursday in the US District Court for the District of Oregon. They seek an injunction barring the federal government from withholding funds if states refuse to implement Medicaid work requirements by Jan. 1. The states argue the requirements violate the Constitution's spending clause. The case is at the complaint stage and no ruling has been issued.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Official source
- Official source pending
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