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16 States Sue Trump Administration Over Gender-Affirming Care Rules

12/19/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 15 states, sued the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over rules blocking gender-affirming care for minors.
The Department of Health and Human Services would restrict Medicare and Medicaid funding for hospitals offering such care and open a 60-day public comment period.
New York and 15 other states characterize the move as a harassment campaign against care providers.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 15 states, sued the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over rules blocking gender-affirming care for minors.
The Department of Health and Human Services would restrict Medicare and Medicaid funding for hospitals offering such care and open a 60-day public comment period.
New York and 15 other states characterize the move as a harassment campaign against care providers.