RFK Jr. Files Motion to Expedite Appeal Over Frozen Vaccine Advisory Panel

Executive Briefing

• Filed motion asks First Circuit to expedite appeal after court left ACIP without a quorum, blocking vaccine recommendations.
• Judge Murphy ruled Kennedy unlawfully reconstituted the committee by replacing members with his own experts last year.
• Kennedy updated ACIP's charter to expand required expertise qualifications in response to the court's ruling.
• Paralyzed panel cannot issue flu season recommendations, review new vaccines, or complete routine advisory work.
• Kennedy insists his policy goal is evidence-based guidance, not restricting vaccine access or coverage.