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Michigan Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Over Transgender Care Restrictions
12/29/2025
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- Michigan joins 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
- The suit, filed in Oregon, names HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS Inspector General Thomas Bell.
- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the declaration undermines essential healthcare for transgender youth.
- The proposed regulations would restrict hospitals from providing gender-affirming care.
- Public comments are open until February 17, 2026.
