T.C. et al v. New York State Department of Health et al

Filing 61

ORDER granting 36 Letter Motion to Seal. The Court has carefully reviewed the proposed redactions and finds that the redactions are limited and appropriate. Accordingly, the request to maintain the unredacted documents under seal is GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 11/17/2022) (tg)

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