[Opinion] Judicial Overreach Strikes Again as Activist Judge Forces Radical Health Policies

Well, well, well, folks. Here we go again, another case of Big Government meddling where it has no business. A federal judge, John Bates, has decided that bureaucrats know best and ordered the federal government to put back critical health information it had rightfully removed. Because nothing screams "limited government" like unelected judges forcing agencies to push left-wing ideology.

Let’s rewind. Back when President Trump—bless his backbone—was trying to steer this country back toward common sense, he signed an executive order to remove politically motivated, pseudo-scientific nonsense from our public health agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, and the FDA dutifully followed through, taking down pages full of propaganda about so-called "gender ideology." Because, at the end of the day, biology is biology, and no amount of activist meddling is going to change that.

But here comes the judicial branch, flexing its muscles where they don’t belong. Doctors for America—a group that just so happens to align with the radical left—filed a lawsuit, and Judge Bates, rather than respecting executive authority, jumped right in to side with the activists. Now, these agencies have until February 11 to put that information back up, reinforcing the left’s obsession with pushing gender politics under the guise of "healthcare."

And wouldn’t you know it, the usual suspects are celebrating. The professional outrage machine, complete with activists masquerading as scientists, claim this ruling is a win for "marginalized communities." But what they really mean is that it’s another step toward erasing the values that built this country in favor of the latest woke fad.

Meanwhile, conservatives like Senator Mike Lee are rightfully calling this for what it is—an assault on presidential authority. Even Elon Musk, who generally keeps his focus on things like space travel and free speech, chimed in to call out the absurdity of judges playing "website editors." And who could blame him? Since when do the courts get to dictate what information a federal agency must promote?

Let’s be honest: this is not about healthcare. It’s about control. It’s about making sure that the government, and not parents, teachers, or churches, gets to decide what children are taught about biology and identity. It’s about forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for ideological crusades rather than focusing on real health issues that affect everyday Americans.

Judge Bates may have issued his ruling, but the fight isn’t over. If conservatives don’t push back, the floodgates will stay wide open for more government overreach and more taxpayer-funded activism. So let’s raise a glass—not to this ruling, but to the good fight ahead. Because common sense is still worth defending.