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Trump's Gender-Affirming Care Policies Spark Legal Battles

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces legal challenges over policies restricting gender-affirming care for federal employees and minors.
The Human Rights Campaign filed a complaint alleging removal of gender-affirming care coverage in federal programs constitutes sex-based discrimination.
Michigan and 19 states sued over declaration labeling transgender children's care unsafe, arguing it alters medical standards and state authority.
Major medical organizations oppose the restrictions, saying they contradict established practices for transgender youth.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces legal challenges over policies restricting gender-affirming care for federal employees and minors.
The Human Rights Campaign filed a complaint alleging removal of gender-affirming care coverage in federal programs constitutes sex-based discrimination.
Michigan and 19 states sued over declaration labeling transgender children's care unsafe, arguing it alters medical standards and state authority.
Major medical organizations oppose the restrictions, saying they contradict established practices for transgender youth.