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Colorado Joins Lawsuit Against HHS Over Funding Cuts

9/27/2025

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Colorado joins a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over funding cuts to sexual health programs referencing gender identity.
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia say the actions violate federal law and harm transgender youth.
Plaintiffs say this violates separation of powers and could result in at least $35 million in funding loss.

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Colorado joins a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over funding cuts to sexual health programs referencing gender identity.
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia say the actions violate federal law and harm transgender youth.
Plaintiffs say this violates separation of powers and could result in at least $35 million in funding loss.