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NYU Langone Halts Trans Surgeries for Minors Amid Protests

2/21/2026

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NYU Langone Hospital announced on February 20, 2026, it will end all sex change surgeries and hormone prescriptions for minors.
The decision followed pressure from the Trump administration and may affect federal funding.
NYU Langone's spokesman cited the medical director's departure and regulatory climate.
Protests erupted in New York as Cynthia Nixon expressed outrage.
Former NYU plastic surgeon Dr. Ira Savetsky acknowledged failing to voice concerns.

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NYU Langone Hospital announced on February 20, 2026, it will end all sex change surgeries and hormone prescriptions for minors.
The decision followed pressure from the Trump administration and may affect federal funding.
NYU Langone's spokesman cited the medical director's departure and regulatory climate.
Protests erupted in New York as Cynthia Nixon expressed outrage.
Former NYU plastic surgeon Dr. Ira Savetsky acknowledged failing to voice concerns.