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California Judge Orders Rady Hospital to Resume Gender Care
3/3/2026
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Story summary
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Rady Children’s Hospital over plans to end gender-affirming care, alleging merger violations.
- A Superior Court judge ordered the hospital to resume hormone therapy and related services for minors.
- The hospital halted care after threats from the federal government about funding cuts.
- Judge Matthew Braner described the case as complex.
- The court will hold a hearing on April 27.
