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One-Third of Trans Youth Eye Relocation After Trump Limits Care

5/22/2026

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Transgender Youth Relocate

A 2025-2026 survey found roughly one-third of transgender youth and families consider relocating to states protecting gender-affirming care.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order limiting gender-affirming care for patients under 19, temporarily blocked by a judge.
Since January 2025, over 40 hospitals have paused puberty blockers or hormone therapy for minors.
University of Michigan Health halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors after a subpoena.

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Caberras Use Telehealth

One in four U.S. children currently have an immigrant parent.
President Donald Trump’s 2025 reconciliation law adds eligibility limits that are expected to increase uninsured rates among present immigrant children.
The Caberras crossed lines and used telehealth to keep hormone treatment as U.S. access narrows.
27 % of immigrant parents report their children worry about status, with 18 % experiencing sleep problems.

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Transgender Youth Relocate

A 2025-2026 survey found roughly one-third of transgender youth and families consider relocating to states protecting gender-affirming care.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order limiting gender-affirming care for patients under 19, temporarily blocked by a judge.
Since January 2025, over 40 hospitals have paused puberty blockers or hormone therapy for minors.
University of Michigan Health halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors after a subpoena.

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