Cathy Bissoon
Coverage of Cathy Bissoon in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Judge dismisses Department of Justice lawsuit seeking Pennsylvania voters’ private information
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking Pennsylvania's voter roll with personal identifying information, citing concerns about potential misuse. The DOJ has sued 30 states and D.C. for access to nonpublic voter data, claiming it is necessary to ensure compliance with federal voter registration laws. Seventeen Republican-led states have voluntarily provided unredacted rolls, while others, like Pennsylvania and Michigan, have only shared publicly available versions.