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DOJ Drops Subpoena for Trans Youth Health Records Amid Lawsuit

1/26/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice will cease its subpoena for records of more than 3,000 young transgender patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles through 2029.
The decision follows a lawsuit by families seeking privacy protections amid unsubstantiated healthcare-fraud allegations.
The settlement coincides with the Center for Transyouth Health and Development's closure last July, affecting many patients.
Federal actions threaten funding for supportive schools and restrict transgender participation in sports.

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The U.S. Department of Justice will cease its subpoena for records of more than 3,000 young transgender patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles through 2029.
The decision follows a lawsuit by families seeking privacy protections amid unsubstantiated healthcare-fraud allegations.
The settlement coincides with the Center for Transyouth Health and Development's closure last July, affecting many patients.
Federal actions threaten funding for supportive schools and restrict transgender participation in sports.