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Medical Groups Urge Court to Block FTC's Transgender Data Request

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a federal court dispute as medical groups urge U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to block the administration's data request on minor transgender procedures.
The medical groups say the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demand is unconstitutional and retaliatory.
The FTC argues it is investigating potential consumer harm.
Hospitals have closed transgender programs due to fears of losing federal funding.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a federal court dispute as medical groups urge U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to block the administration's data request on minor transgender procedures.
The medical groups say the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demand is unconstitutional and retaliatory.
The FTC argues it is investigating potential consumer harm.
Hospitals have closed transgender programs due to fears of losing federal funding.