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Science vs. Political Pressure: Federal Court Blocks CDC Guidance Changes Amid Integrity Battle

A federal judge has temporarily blocked RFK Jr.'s proposed changes to CDC vaccine recommendations, citing a lack of scientific basis and potential violations of the APA. Meanwhile, the National Academies of Sciences has refused to remove climate change data from a legal manual, resisting political pressure. These cases signify a critical judicial effort to safeguard scientific integrity.

Williams·Mar 17, 2026