A US Department of Justice lawyer argued that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has broad authority to enact vaccine policy changes, stating these actions are "unreviewable."
US District Judge Brian Murphy expressed skepticism, questioning if Kennedy's power was truly limitless. The judge posed a hypothetical scenario: if Kennedy mandated a measles-inducing shot instead of a preventative one, would that also be unreviewable? The DOJ lawyer responded, "Yes."
Lawyers for medical organizations countered that Kennedy's policy changes were made improperly, lacking scientific evidence and standard procedures. They characterized his actions as those of someone acting with unchecked power.
Judge Murphy indicated he would rule on an injunction request before the CDC vaccine advisors meet on March 18, labeling it a "hard deadline."