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UPMC Defies Federal Subpoena on Transgender Patient Privacy

11/27/2025

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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has not complied with a federal subpoena on transgender patient treatment.
Public Interest Law Center supports the decision, arguing the government should not invade young patients' privacy.
The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to several hospitals as part of an investigation into transgender medical procedures.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and other states urged the court to quash the subpoena, citing threats to state medical regulation.

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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has not complied with a federal subpoena on transgender patient treatment.
Public Interest Law Center supports the decision, arguing the government should not invade young patients' privacy.
The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to several hospitals as part of an investigation into transgender medical procedures.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and other states urged the court to quash the subpoena, citing threats to state medical regulation.