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Children’s Minnesota Blocks DOJ Subpoena, Resumes Minor Gender-Care

5/8/2026

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Children’s Minnesota filed a motion to block a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena seeking records of patients under 19 who received gender-affirming care, including homes, families, schooling and health.
The hospital argues the request violates standards for medical records and is intended to regulate and chill gender-affirming care nationwide.
After a temporary pause, Children’s Minnesota resumed its gender-health program for minors as federal scrutiny of pediatric health systems grew.

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Children’s Minnesota filed a motion to block a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena seeking records of patients under 19 who received gender-affirming care, including homes, families, schooling and health.
The hospital argues the request violates standards for medical records and is intended to regulate and chill gender-affirming care nationwide.
After a temporary pause, Children’s Minnesota resumed its gender-health program for minors as federal scrutiny of pediatric health systems grew.