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Federal Court Protects Privacy of Transgender Youth Medical Records

11/24/2025

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A federal court in Philadelphia rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to access transgender youth medical records.
United States District Judge Mark A. Kearney quashed the subpoenas, citing lack of authority and that families' privacy interests outweighed investigative needs.
The ruling comes amid the Trump administration's push against gender-affirming care.
Advocates call it a privacy victory, emphasizing that medical decisions should be made by families and doctors.

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A federal court in Philadelphia rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to access transgender youth medical records.
United States District Judge Mark A. Kearney quashed the subpoenas, citing lack of authority and that families' privacy interests outweighed investigative needs.
The ruling comes amid the Trump administration's push against gender-affirming care.
Advocates call it a privacy victory, emphasizing that medical decisions should be made by families and doctors.