gender-affirming care

Transgender patients are seeking to hold Children’s Hospital Colorado in contempt, claiming the hospital is violating court orders by not resuming gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

California approved $26 million in one-time funding for transgender youth healthcare and $30 million for providers of reproductive and transition-related care in its 2026-27 budget. The funding aims to counter federal restrictions and support healthcare providers amid challenges like Medi-Cal cuts and threats from the Trump administration.

Two federal judges ruled against changes to the U.S. Department of Education’s public service student loan forgiveness program, stating the modifications exceeded the department’s authority and violated the First Amendment. The changes, based on an executive order targeting groups supporting undocumented immigrants, diversity initiatives, or gender-affirming care, were challenged by 20+ states, cities, and nonprofits. The original 2007 program aimed to incentivize public service work by forgiving loans after 10 years.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may ban transgender girls from participating in women's sports at publicly funded schools, citing Title IX's allowance for sex-segregated athletic teams. The decision followed a case involving Lindsey Hecox, a trans student in Idaho, and comes amid broader debates over gender-affirming care restrictions in 25 states.

A plastic surgeon specializing in gender-affirming care argues that banning such treatments harms children rather than protecting them. The author describes their experience witnessing the transformative impact of surgeries on patients' lives and the vulnerability of those seeking care.

Rady Children’s Health will continue providing gender-affirming care for youth under 19 for six more months under an extended temporary restraining order. The care will remain available until a January 2027 court ruling on a permanent injunction, with families expressing both relief and confusion due to unclear hospital communication.

New York City will allocate $15 million to three new gender-affirming care initiatives for youth. This comes amid efforts by the Trump administration to limit youth access to transgender healthcare.

A new report highlights significant mental health disparities among Ohio's LGBTQ+ community, with gay, lesbian, and bisexual residents 2.6 times more likely and transgender individuals 3.5 times more likely to report frequent mental distress compared to non-LGBTQ+ Ohioans. The report cites a lack of funding, resources, and data as key barriers to addressing these disparities, exacerbated by stigma, discrimination, and legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.

Rady Children’s Hospital agreed to continue gender-affirming care for minors under a California court order, including puberty blocker implants under medical provider approval. The temporary restraining order preventing the hospital from denying such care will remain in effect until early next year, following a state lawsuit over the hospital’s initial decision to end the care program.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Texas prosecutors from accessing transgender patient medical records at New York hospitals, citing unconstitutional government overreach and violations of privacy. The ruling, in a lawsuit filed by minors and families receiving gender-affirming care, criticized the Justice Department's criminal probe into FDA drug misbranding as an improper effort to target transgender individuals.

A judge has temporarily blocked Trump officials from accessing medical records of transgender children in New York City. The Department of Justice is seeking hospital records of patients who received gender-affirming care.

A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked Texas prosecutors from accessing medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals, calling the government's efforts unconstitutional and part of an improper campaign to 'demonize and eradicate' transgender people. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by minors, parents, and adults who received gender-affirming care, with the Justice Department seeking records as part of a drug 'misbranding' probe.

Hospitals in blue states like Massachusetts have stopped providing gender-affirming care for youths, including Baystate Health where a transgender boy named Bug was set to begin treatment. This decline in care follows President Donald Trump’s threats to withdraw federal funding and investigate providers offering such services.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) over alleged deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. WPATH argues the FTC's actions violate its First Amendment rights, citing a prior court ruling blocking an investigation. The lawsuit aligns with a broader Trump administration campaign to label gender-affirming care as 'harmful,' prompting hospitals to scale back related services.

The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania sued the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, alleging the Trump administration is politicizing Title X funding by imposing priorities conflicting with the program's original intent. The lawsuit challenges the 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity, which requires applicants to align with policies such as ending diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and gender-affirming care.

The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and a Pennsylvania-based family planning organization sued the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, alleging politicization of Title X funding and violation of the program's intent. The lawsuit challenges new funding priorities that require applicants to align with policies ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and gender-affirming care, which the complaint claims conflict with Title X's focus on low-income reproductive health services.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and failure to disclose treatment side effects. WPATH responded by stating its guidelines prioritize individualized patient care. The lawsuit seeks to block future violations and impose financial penalties.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPath) for allegedly making deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and profiting from them. The states involved are Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas.

The Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general have sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, alleging it made false claims about transgender health care services for children. The lawsuit is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to end gender-affirming care for minors.

The article highlights the impact of anti-trans policies in the U.S., including over $252 million spent on anti-trans messaging in 2024, more than 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ bills targeting transgender people, and 27 states banning gender-affirming care for youth under 18. It details how these policies disrupt healthcare access, with hospitals pausing care and pediatric endocrinologists facing legal threats, as seen in the case of Dr. Héctor Granados in Texas.

Children’s Hospital Colorado was ordered to resume gender-affirming care for trans youth via a court order, but its doctors are refusing to provide the care due to fears of criminal charges.

Mamdani's administration is considering how to provide care for transgender children in New York City amid opposition linked to Trump. LGBTQ+ advocates are urging Mamdani to fulfill a $65 million pledge for gender-affirming care.

Mount Sinai states it would provide de-identified health records of trans youth to the Trump administration if required, following a federal subpoena. The hospital cited the New York State Shield law as requiring patient notification, while LGBTQIA+ City Council members condemned the potential disclosure as part of a 'coordinated federal campaign' against transgender youth.

Nadler and Democrats are urging NYC hospitals, including NYU Langone, to reject records requests from the DOJ regarding gender-affirming care. The Trump administration has subpoenaed hospitals for these records.

The Justice Department and Ohio Attorney General reached a resolution with Cleveland Clinic to halt sex-rejecting procedures on minors, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Cleveland Clinic agreed to pay a penalty and fund care for individuals affected by such interventions.

Transgender patients and families are suing NYU Langone Hospital and the Department of Justice to block a federal subpoena demanding medical records of minors who received gender-affirming care since 2020. The lawsuit alleges the subpoena violates civil rights, breaches physician-patient privilege, and represents a government overreach aimed at ending gender-affirming care, with the New York Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal representing the plaintiffs.

Illinois lawmakers passed bills protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, including measures to limit state tracking of hormone therapy and medication abortion. Governor JB Pritzker supports the legislation, but lawmakers acknowledge limitations in shielding against federal actions, as hospitals in the state reduce trans care due to federal policy concerns.

GOP hard-liners are frustrated by their leaders' failure to prioritize anti-transgender legislation despite a new congressional majority. A record number of bills restricting transgender rights have been introduced, but few have advanced, with some Republicans fearing this could impact November elections. Legislative packages like the defense bill are seen as potential vehicles for enacting these measures.

Wisconsin Republicans are emphasizing anti-trans messaging in their 2026 campaign, including opposition to gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on trans youth in sports. The Republican majority in the state Legislature has passed bills targeting transgender individuals, which Governor Tony Evers has vetoed. Democratic Sen. Melissa Ratcliff criticized the strategy as harmful to trans youth.

A 21-year-old woman recounts her experience of receiving testosterone therapy and undergoing a double mastectomy at age 14, citing underlying trauma from childhood sexual abuse rather than gender dysphoria as the root cause. She details severe long-term medical complications including urological issues, vaginal atrophy, and chronic pain, arguing that irreversible gender transition procedures on minors lack adequate exploration of alternatives and trauma-informed care.

Advocacy groups and over 90 elected officials in Wisconsin have urged UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin to resume gender-affirming care for minors, which was paused following Trump administration actions. A federal judge recently dismissed the administration’s order blocking such care, but hospitals cite ongoing legal risks as a reason for maintaining the pause.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly increasing scrutiny of gender-affirming care for minors through new hires and investigations. These efforts appear aimed at penalizing providers and advocates of such care.

A judge ruled against RFK Jr.'s threat to block Medicaid payments for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, labeling the policy 'unlawful' and an act of 'cruelty.'

A federal judge overturned the Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care for children, marking another loss for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda as HHS secretary under the second Trump administration. Trans advocates and experts hailed the decision as a significant victory for patients.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced it is pausing the initiation of hormonal therapy for gender-affirming care patients under 19 following a Trump executive order restricting such procedures for minors. The hospital, which holds a junk credit rating, stated it is evaluating the implications of the executive order while borrowing for working capital.

An official at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump thinktank, described children as 'low-hanging fruit' in efforts to end gender-affirming care, highlighting a broader campaign by conservative activists to restrict transgender rights. The thinktank's event in DC discussed transgender policy 'reform,' with leaders acknowledging ambitions to expand bans on medical transition care to adults.

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. However, some hospitals voluntarily stopped providing the care due to threats from the Trump administration.

A watchdog alleges that illegal immigrants in California's homeless shelters are receiving taxpayer-funded transgender medical procedures via Medi-Cal. California's Medicaid program, expanded by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024, covers gender-affirming care for approximately 1.7 million illegal immigrants, sparking political backlash and claims of 'medically necessary' treatment criteria. The state's health department disputes the allegations, stating strict eligibility requirements apply.

A watchdog alleges illegal immigrants in California homeless shelters accessed taxpayer-funded gender-affirming care, including sex change procedures and breast implants, through the Medi-Cal program. California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) disputes these claims, stating coverage is only provided if deemed medically necessary under strict eligibility criteria. Governor Gavin Newsom expanded Medi-Cal to all immigrants in 2024, sparking political backlash.