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DOJ Warns NY AG Over Halted Transgender Treatments

3/21/2026

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U.S. Department of Justice warned Letitia James (NY AG) over NYU Langone Health's halt of transgender treatments for minors.
Blanche said discrimination laws cannot compel NYU Langone to provide 'sex-rejecting procedures'.
NYU Langone Health ended its Transgender Youth Health Program due to regulatory pressures.
James demanded the hospital resume treatments by March 11, arguing cessation violated state law.
Blanche said the decision does not discriminate and noted the medical-necessity debate.

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U.S. Department of Justice warned Letitia James (NY AG) over NYU Langone Health's halt of transgender treatments for minors.
Blanche said discrimination laws cannot compel NYU Langone to provide 'sex-rejecting procedures'.
NYU Langone Health ended its Transgender Youth Health Program due to regulatory pressures.
James demanded the hospital resume treatments by March 11, arguing cessation violated state law.
Blanche said the decision does not discriminate and noted the medical-necessity debate.