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AAP Sues FTC Over Gender-Affirming Care Investigation

2/18/2026

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on February 17, 2026, claiming the FTC's investigation into its support for gender-affirming care is unconstitutional.
The FTC issued a document demand on January 15, 2026, as part of its probe into potential false claims regarding pediatric gender dysphoria treatment.
The AAP's lawsuit aims to block this demand and follows previous conflicts with the Trump administration.
A federal judge recently halted the termination of nearly $12 million in AAP grant funding related to vaccine policy disputes.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on February 17, 2026, claiming the FTC's investigation into its support for gender-affirming care is unconstitutional.
The FTC issued a document demand on January 15, 2026, as part of its probe into potential false claims regarding pediatric gender dysphoria treatment.
The AAP's lawsuit aims to block this demand and follows previous conflicts with the Trump administration.
A federal judge recently halted the termination of nearly $12 million in AAP grant funding related to vaccine policy disputes.