- A new lawsuit, Jimenez v. Pan, is trying to strike down California’s Black Infant Health program — arguing that race-conscious efforts to save Black mothers and babies violate equal‑protection rules and aren’t a “compelling” governmental interest.
- The program responds to stark realities and evidence: Black people are more than three times likelier to die from pregnancy‑related causes and Black infants twice as likely to die, and studies show racially concordant care (e.g., Black babies treated by Black providers) can cut that mortality gap.
- The case is part of a wider post‑Students for Fair Admissions push to ban race‑aware programs; a ruling against the program could set a precedent that blocking race‑targeted remedies for health disparities is constitutional — with real, deadly consequences.
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