Lawsuit filed against HHS for attempting to ban transgender care

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could limit access to gender-affirming care for young people. The lawsuit alleges the declaration is inaccurate and unlawful and seeks to block its enforcement. The administration’s efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for children have faced criticism from major medical groups. Proposed federal rules aim to cut off funding for hospitals providing such care, sparking further controversy in the ongoing battle over transgender health rights.

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