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The Obama administration stated on Monday that Guatemalans that were unknowing
exposed to sexually transmitted diseases by U.S. researchers during the 1940s will not be able to sue the United States. They say even though they research was unethical the United States is not responsible.
To test the effects of
penicillin many Guatemalans were exposed to STDs. The people were unaware of the testing. In a response to the lawsuit the Justice Department say that they have sovereign immunity and that protects federal health officials.
