The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit published an important decision

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit published an important decision on August 13, 2021. The court ruled that when the FCC decided that it had protected the public's health using its 1996 radio frequency guidelines, the FCC had failed to consider the non-cancer evidence regarding adverse health effects of wireless technology when it decided that its 1996 radio frequency guidelines protect the public's health. The ruling means that the FCC must go back and review the thousands of studies and evidence showing harm from authorized levels of radiation exposure. Until then, while the FCC guidelines are in effect, they cannot be used to assure safety. This was a win effectuated by the Children's Health Defense, and attorney Dafna Tachover, Managing Director of We Are The Evidence and NYSUMA advisory member. Another NYSUMA advisory board member, Dr. David Carpenter, and NYSUMA board president Michele Hertz petitioners in the Children's Health Defense case. 

On October 8, 2021, the Children's Health Defense led an  Amicus Brief, filed in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on behalf of 81 organizations. The central thrust was whether P.A. mandates smart meters and whether disability accommodation must be provided to those who are adversely affected by smart meters. Under consideration is what level of proof is required for accommodation and what should be considered reasonable under the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability laws.