Supreme Court Denies Doctors' Request to Block COVID-19 Investigations
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an emergency request from three doctors, represented by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to block investigations by the California Medical Board regarding their COVID-19 advice, which deviates from state guidelines. Justice Elena Kagan dismissed the request without explanation, emphasizing the board's authority to discipline physicians for what it considers misinformation. The doctors argue this infringes on their free speech rights. Although recent legislation aimed at punishing such speech has been repealed, investigations continue. The doctors and their legal team plan to pursue further legal action to protect their rights to express differing opinions.
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the doctors' request?
The Supreme Court denied the emergency request to block investigations by the California Medical Board into the doctors' COVID-19 advice.
Who represented the doctors in this case?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Richard Jaffe represented the doctors in their legal efforts against the California Medical Board.
What are the implications of California's law concerning COVID-19 misinformation?
California's law allows the Medical Board to discipline doctors for spreading what is deemed misinformation about COVID-19, although this provision is set to be repealed in January 2024.