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Puerto Rico's Gender Care Ban Ignites Nationwide Outrage

7/19/2025

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Governor Imposes Ban

Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González-Colón has sparked outrage by imposing a strict ban on gender-affirming care for those under 21, igniting fierce opposition from medical professionals and LGBTQ+ advocates. Meanwhile, Children’s National Hospital in D.C. halted gender-transition care amid legal uncertainties, leaving families in turmoil. These developments highlight a troubling wave of restrictions on transgender healthcare nationwide.

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Rush University Suspends Care

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has halted gender-affirming care for minors due to a federal executive order restricting funding. While care for adults remains unaffected, minors will be referred to other facilities. This move reflects a troubling national trend, sparking fears among advocates about the potential harm to vulnerable youth seeking support.

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Governor Imposes Ban

Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González-Colón has sparked outrage by imposing a strict ban on gender-affirming care for those under 21, igniting fierce opposition from medical professionals and LGBTQ+ advocates. Meanwhile, Children’s National Hospital in D.C. halted gender-transition care amid legal uncertainties, leaving families in turmoil. These developments highlight a troubling wave of restrictions on transgender healthcare nationwide.

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