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California Hospital Faces Lawsuits Over Gender-Affirming Care Halt

3/20/2026

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Rady Children’s Health in California faces lawsuits after halting gender-affirming care for minors, affecting nearly 2,000 patients.
Four families filed lawsuits alleging the hospital abruptly cut off gender-affirming treatments.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit claiming the hospital's actions are illegal and violate a merger agreement through 2034.
Hospital officials cite federal pressure and funding threats.
A judge temporarily blocked the full shutdown of services, and the legal battle continues.

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Rady Children’s Health in California faces lawsuits after halting gender-affirming care for minors, affecting nearly 2,000 patients.
Four families filed lawsuits alleging the hospital abruptly cut off gender-affirming treatments.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit claiming the hospital's actions are illegal and violate a merger agreement through 2034.
Hospital officials cite federal pressure and funding threats.
A judge temporarily blocked the full shutdown of services, and the legal battle continues.