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UVA Limits Gender-Affirming Care Amid Protests

2/22/2025

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The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors has made a contentious decision to restrict gender-affirming care for new patients under 19, directing them to private providers while allowing current patients to continue their treatment. This move, influenced by a controversial executive order from President Trump, has ignited protests and fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.

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The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors has made a contentious decision to restrict gender-affirming care for new patients under 19, directing them to private providers while allowing current patients to continue their treatment. This move, influenced by a controversial executive order from President Trump, has ignited protests and fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.