Advocates hail DOJ move as win for UPMC patients who sought gender-affirming care

The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its appeal regarding a subpoena for medical records of young people seeking gender-affirming care from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. A federal court ruling, confirmed by Chief U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon, quashed the request, rejecting the agency’s authority to require sensitive health data. Advocates view this outcome as a major win that protects patients and providers.