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Justice Department Wins Order for Rhode Island Hospital Records

8/31/2026

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U.S. Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, secured a Texas judge’s order for Rhode Island Hospital to turn over records.
Chief Judge Reed O’Connor, a George W. Bush appointee, granted the subpoena.
The order allows release of minors’ names and Social Security numbers treated for gender-affirming care.
Texas banned gender-affirming care for minors in 2023, leaving no in-state providers for the investigation.

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Story summary

U.S. Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, secured a Texas judge’s order for Rhode Island Hospital to turn over records.
Chief Judge Reed O’Connor, a George W. Bush appointee, granted the subpoena.
The order allows release of minors’ names and Social Security numbers treated for gender-affirming care.
Texas banned gender-affirming care for minors in 2023, leaving no in-state providers for the investigation.