This complaint, filed under case number 1:21-cv-2118 and brought by the American Kratom Association, challenges the actions of Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), regarding alleged violations of federal law affecting the health and welfare of individuals. The plaintiff asserts that the defendant’s policies and administrative actions have resulted in significant harm to specific groups, particularly in relation to healthcare access and equity. Specifically, that the HHS did not allow sufficient time for public comments related to kratom and it’s health-related uses. The complaint outlines the statutory grounds for the action, detailing the impact of the defendant’s decisions on public health, as well as the failure to adhere to mandated legal standards.
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