Resignation of FDA's Top Lawyer Hilary K. Perkins
Resignation of FDA's top lawyer, Hilary K. Perkins, after being appointed just this week. Perkins, a former assistant director under Biden's DOJ, was selected by acting general Sean Keveney in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Perkins previously defended abortion pill access in a high-profile case under Biden's DOJ. HHS officials were reportedly unhappy with the decision to appoint Perkins but were overruled by White House officials.
Key Points
- Resignation of FDA's top lawyer
- Selection of Hilary K. Perkins by HHS
- Previous defense of abortion pill access by Perkins
Pros
- Recruitment of higher quality personnel to HHS
- Focus on gold-standard science and evidence-based medicine
Cons
- Controversy around the appointment of Hilary K. Perkins