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Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Crucial HIV Prevention

5/23/2025

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A Texas Republican donor, Steven Hotze, is challenging the federal government in a lawsuit aimed at eliminating healthcare coverage for PrEP, a crucial HIV prevention medication. As his case reaches the Supreme Court, the stakes are high—an unfavorable ruling could jeopardize access to essential healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals, potentially resulting in thousands of preventable HIV infections.

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Story summary

A Texas Republican donor, Steven Hotze, is challenging the federal government in a lawsuit aimed at eliminating healthcare coverage for PrEP, a crucial HIV prevention medication. As his case reaches the Supreme Court, the stakes are high—an unfavorable ruling could jeopardize access to essential healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals, potentially resulting in thousands of preventable HIV infections.