Numerous federal executive orders are affecting public health practice at federal, state, and local levels.
These executive orders influence policies related to health equity, agency operations, and funding for all levels of government. Understanding the scope and limits of executive orders is crucial for public health professionals who are navigating these changes.
Act for Public Health’s webinar offers insight into the legal and practical implications of these executive orders and delves into the following topics:
- The purpose and legal limits of federal executive orders
- Executive orders affecting health equity and public health practice
- Legal challenges to these executive orders
- Strategies for responding to executive orders
Speakers
- Joelle Lester, executive director, Public Health Law Center at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (moderator)
- Sabrina Adler, vice president of law, ChangeLab Solutions
- Ruqaiijah Yearby, Kara J. Trott Professor in Health Law, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University
- Wendy Parmet, Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law and faculty director, Center for Health Policy and Law, Northeastern University School of Law
- Allison Winnike, director, Western Region, Network for Public Health Law
Resources
- Act for Public Health, Executive Orders & Public Health Practice: FAQs. This page has links to many additional resources, including background information, several trackers, and material on the effects of executive orders.
- Network for Public Health Law, Immigration Executive Orders and Public Health. This fact sheet provides an overview of immigration-related executive orders, legal challenges to them, their implications for health and health equity, and answers to frequent questions.
Webinar Recording
3/19/2025
