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Oct. 2, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why the Supreme Court should take up Title X gag rule case in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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Why the Supreme Court should take up Title X gag rule case

Conflicting appellate court rulings on cases involving the HHS physician gag rule require resolution by the Supreme Court, which should strike it down.

Judicial Advocacy

Sep 25, 2020 ·

Sept. 25, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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Sep 23, 2020 ·

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Judicial Advocacy

Sep 18, 2020 ·

Sept. 18, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

AMA joins lawsuit against FDA and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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Sep 14, 2020 ·

Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules

The AMA Litigation Center tells a federal appellate court that California should be allowed to keep pursuing policies that fight climate change.

Judicial Advocacy

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How Oregon’s top court erred in striking down noneconomic damages cap

The ruling might cause some physicians to relocate or offer fewer services.

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It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

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American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.