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20 States Urge AMA to Halt Minors' Hormonal Therapies

2/23/2026

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Alabama Attorney General Stephen Marshall leads 20 states urging the American Medical Association to stop hormonal therapies for minors with gender dysphoria.
The coalition says evidence for these treatments is as weak as for surgeries, which the AMA recently deemed unsupported.
Marshall warns AMA's stance could mislead the public and violate consumer protection laws.
The letter highlights concerns about the discreditedWPATH guidelines and notes the AMA has not responded.

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Alabama Attorney General Stephen Marshall leads 20 states urging the American Medical Association to stop hormonal therapies for minors with gender dysphoria.
The coalition says evidence for these treatments is as weak as for surgeries, which the AMA recently deemed unsupported.
Marshall warns AMA's stance could mislead the public and violate consumer protection laws.
The letter highlights concerns about the discreditedWPATH guidelines and notes the AMA has not responded.