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California AG Sues Rady Children's for Ending Youth Care

2/1/2026

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Rady Children's Health, alleging the hospital breached a merger with Children's Hospital of Orange County by ending gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
The suit says the decision, effective February 6, violates conditions requiring service through 2034.
Rady Children's Health cited federal funding concerns and political pressure for halting the care.
Protests have erupted in response.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Rady Children's Health, alleging the hospital breached a merger with Children's Hospital of Orange County by ending gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
The suit says the decision, effective February 6, violates conditions requiring service through 2034.
Rady Children's Health cited federal funding concerns and political pressure for halting the care.
Protests have erupted in response.