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Court approves generic drug settlement distribution plan

Announced the Sandoz settlement

People who bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 2009 and December 2019 can file claims for settlement money until March 8, 2027. A federal court in Connecticut has given preliminary approval to the plans for dividing that money up.

Updated Oct 25

Federal court strikes down social services rules tied to immigration checks

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Coalition participant; case heard in Rhode Island federal court

Two federal courts struck down Trump administration rules on September 21 that tied social services to immigration status checks under a 1996 welfare law. A Rhode Island judge vacated notices from five agencies that would have forced Head Start, family planning clinics, and shelters to verify clients' immigration status.

Updated Sep 23

Notable Quotes

Today's announcement stems from allegations that Sandoz worked with other drug companies to push up prices and shut out competition on dozens of common generic medications.

from Court approves generic drug settlement distribution plan · Updated Oct 25

Once again, the Trump Administration was playing dangerous games with the lives of vulnerable Oregonians. And once again, we stood up to block these actions and the courts agreed.

from Federal court strikes down social services rules tied to immigration checks · Updated Sep 23