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DOJ Subpoenas Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care Data

8/22/2025

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The Department of Justice is subpoenaing hospitals for confidential patient information on gender-affirming care for minors.
The FBI is seeking public tips regarding clinics that provide gender-affirming surgeries.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting data from hospitals on treatments for gender dysphoria.
Recent reports question the effectiveness of gender-affirming care, suggesting psychotherapy as an alternative.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice is subpoenaing hospitals for confidential patient information on gender-affirming care for minors.
The FBI is seeking public tips regarding clinics that provide gender-affirming surgeries.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting data from hospitals on treatments for gender dysphoria.
Recent reports question the effectiveness of gender-affirming care, suggesting psychotherapy as an alternative.