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States Sue Trump Administration Over $600 Million HIV Funding Cuts

Four states have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, alleging that a proposed $600 million reduction in HIV prevention and public health grants is an act of political retaliation.

2 articles, 4 posts·February 12 – March 6, 2026

Key Points

  • Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, and California filed a joint lawsuit.
  • The litigation challenges the administration's authority to cut $600 million in CDC grants.
  • The plaintiffs allege that the funding reductions are a form of political retaliation.
  • Nancy Pelosi criticized the cuts for specifically targeting HIV testing and treatment services.
2 News·Thu, Feb 12 – Fri, Feb 13
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A familiar move with a new twist: Trump tries to cut CDC funds he just signed into law

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Trump is coming for HIV funding. These states are fighting back

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4 Social·Tue, Feb 10 – Yesterday
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The Trump admin’s $600 million termination of public health grants will be devastating for California. @SpeakerPelosi and I visited the SF LGBT Center to learn more about how these politically-motivated cuts threaten our health system, and especially efforts to stop the spread of disease.

Adam Schiff on x

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The Trump admin’s $600 million termination of public health grants will be devastating for California. @pelosi.house.gov and I visited the SF LGBT Center to learn more about how these politically-motivated cuts threaten our health system, and especially efforts to stop the spread of disease.

Sen. Adam Schiff on bluesky

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Trump’s $600 million cut to public health grants threatens essential care for millions, including HIV testing and treatment. Today, I spoke with community leaders at the SF LGBT Center about these reckless, politically driven cuts and how Democrats are fighting back.

Nancy Pelosi on bluesky

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$600,000,000 slashed from public health funding in four blue states, the vast majority targeting California. These cuts will hurt vital efforts to prevent the spread of disease. It's dangerous, and it's deliberate. The Trump administration's targeting of blue states is illegal and must end.

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