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Federal Workers Sue Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban

1/1/2026

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On January 1, 2026, federal employees filed a class-action against U.S. President Donald Trump over a policy eliminating gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) filed with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging discrimination.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the policy in August 2025; it took effect immediately and affects federal employees and U.S. Postal Service workers.
The complaint seeks rescission and economic damages.

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Story summary

On January 1, 2026, federal employees filed a class-action against U.S. President Donald Trump over a policy eliminating gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) filed with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging discrimination.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the policy in August 2025; it took effect immediately and affects federal employees and U.S. Postal Service workers.
The complaint seeks rescission and economic damages.