Vance’s Unlawful Attempt to Gut the ACA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 August 22, 2025 Court Halts Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Attempt to Gut the Affordable Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. District Court of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction today, blocking implementation of the Trump-Vance administration’s dangerous new rule projected to strip health coverage from more than 2.2 million people, raise costs for working families, and undermine the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) core protections. The lawsuit — City of Columbus et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — was filed in July 2025 by Democracy Forward on behalf of a coalition that includes the City of Columbus, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, City of Chicago, Doctors for America, and the Main Street Alliance. The plaintiffs argued that the “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability” rule unlawfully imposes new fees, weakens coverage standards, and creates barriers that would make it harder — and in some cases impossible — for people to get and keep affordable health insurance. “Today’s decision is a positive step to block the Trump-Vance administration’s bad deal that jacks up costs and guts healthcare coverage for millions of working people and families,” said Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein. “We will continue to leverage every legal tool we have to protect access to quality, affordable healthcare for every American.” “Today’s ruling is a critical victory for patients and for the promise of the Affordable Care Act. By blocking the Trump-Vance administration’s dangerous rule, the court has protected millions of Americans from losing coverage, facing higher costs, and being denied essential benefits. Doctors for America applauds this decision and remains committed to ensuring that every person—no matter their income, zip code, or health status—has access to affordable, comprehensive care,” said Dr. Christine Petrin, Board President, Doctors for America. “Today’s decision protects health care for millions of Americans,” said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. “The Trump-Vance administration is making life harder for working Americans. It should be doing everything possible to increase access to affordable health care, but this administration seems intent on making accessing basic health care harder. We are pleased the court has stepped in, and we will continue to pursue this case to ensure that the Affordable Care Act fulfills its promise of affordable, accessible health care for all.” Today’s ruling means the administration’s harmful policy cannot be enforced while the case moves forward, giving relief to millions of people who rely on ACA coverage. The plaintiffs will continue to pursue their case to ensure the rule is permanently struck down and that federal protections for affordable health care remain intact for all who need them. The legal team at Democracy Forward includes Joel McElvain, Cortney Robinson, and Christine Coogle. Read the decision here. For press inquiries or additional information from Doctors for America please contact [email protected]. # # # About Doctors for America: