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California Court Orders Continued Care for Trans Youth

2/13/2026

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A California court ordered Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego to continue gender-affirming hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth until March 10.
The order follows the hospital's halt of care after threats from the federal government to cut funding.
California's Attorney General has sued the hospital for violating a contract requiring it to maintain gender-affirming services.
Judge Matthew Braner cited the risk to about 1,900 trans youth.

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A California court ordered Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego to continue gender-affirming hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth until March 10.
The order follows the hospital's halt of care after threats from the federal government to cut funding.
California's Attorney General has sued the hospital for violating a contract requiring it to maintain gender-affirming services.
Judge Matthew Braner cited the risk to about 1,900 trans youth.