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Protesters Rally Against UMich's Gender-Affirming Care Cuts

11/14/2025

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Protesters gathered outside Ann Arbor's D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion to oppose the University of Michigan's decision to end gender-affirming care for minors.
Organizer Lauren Gaboury criticized the university for prioritizing a $920 million hospital over trans youth's healthcare rights.
Inside, University Regent Michael Behm praised the facility, while activist Kami Michels said the hospital does not compensate for the loss of care for transgender children.

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Protesters gathered outside Ann Arbor's D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion to oppose the University of Michigan's decision to end gender-affirming care for minors.
Organizer Lauren Gaboury criticized the university for prioritizing a $920 million hospital over trans youth's healthcare rights.
Inside, University Regent Michael Behm praised the facility, while activist Kami Michels said the hospital does not compensate for the loss of care for transgender children.