A federal court has found that recent U.S. government actions altering vaccine recommendations and restructuring a key advisory panel likely violate federal law. The court stated that while science is not infallible, it remains the most reliable framework for decision-making. The decision was prompted by President Donald Trump's announcement that the required vaccines have been reduced from 72 to 11 for the most serious diseases, while parents can opt for all vaccines. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has provided independent guidance on vaccine use since 1964. A federal court found that the government likely undermined this framework by bypassing ACIP when revising immunization schedules. Plaintiffs are seeking to block further ACIP meetings and nullify recent policy changes while the case proceeds.