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16 States Sue Trump Administration Over Trans Youth Care

8/2/2025

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Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., have united in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to halt investigations into healthcare providers offering transition-related care for minors. The complaint emphasizes that federal actions jeopardize essential medical services and infringe on state rights, with major medical associations rallying behind the cause to protect access to this vital care.

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Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., have united in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to halt investigations into healthcare providers offering transition-related care for minors. The complaint emphasizes that federal actions jeopardize essential medical services and infringe on state rights, with major medical associations rallying behind the cause to protect access to this vital care.