The court quashed the Rhode Island Hospital subpoena, finding no congressionally authorized purpose, an improper purpose, and a conflict with children’s informational-privacy rights. It also enjoined DOJ from seeking, receiving, using, retaining, or disseminating responsive patient-identifying information.
The Emergency Motions to Quash (ECF Nos. 1 & 28) are GRANTED.
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The court quashed the Rhode Island Hospital subpoena, finding no congressionally authorized purpose, an improper purpose, and a conflict with children’s informational-privacy rights. It also enjoined DOJ from seeking, receiving, using, retaining, or disseminating responsive patient-identifying information. The injunction appears on PDF page 24. This is a subpoena-enforcement ruling, not a malpractice determination.