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DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Appeal for Trans Youth Records

8/11/2026

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The U.S. Justice Department asked the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss its appeal seeking transgender youths’ records from UPMC Children’s Hospital.
The families who challenged the subpoenas do not oppose the dismissal, though the decision still requires appeals-court approval.
UPMC announced in June 2025 it will stop providing gender-affirming care to patients under 19.
The Justice Department said it issued more than 20 subpoenas, but courts blocked them.

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The U.S. Justice Department asked the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss its appeal seeking transgender youths’ records from UPMC Children’s Hospital.
The families who challenged the subpoenas do not oppose the dismissal, though the decision still requires appeals-court approval.
UPMC announced in June 2025 it will stop providing gender-affirming care to patients under 19.
The Justice Department said it issued more than 20 subpoenas, but courts blocked them.