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DOJ Threatens Legal Action Over Transgender Treatment Dispute

3/19/2026

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The Department of Justice warns New York Attorney General Letitia James to cease actions against NYU Langone Health over stopping transgender treatments for minors.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says federal law does not require providing these treatments, and the DOJ would defend NYU Langone if James pursues litigation.
Letitia James claimed the hospital's policy violated state anti-discrimination laws.

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The Department of Justice warns New York Attorney General Letitia James to cease actions against NYU Langone Health over stopping transgender treatments for minors.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says federal law does not require providing these treatments, and the DOJ would defend NYU Langone if James pursues litigation.
Letitia James claimed the hospital's policy violated state anti-discrimination laws.