N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care

New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned hospitals in the state that complying with the White House executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth may violate state law. The letter from the attorney general’s office emphasizes hospitals’ obligations to comply with New York anti-discrimination laws and warns against denying care to pediatric transgender patients, highlighting potential legal consequences. The conflict between federal policy and state law has led to cancellations of appointments for gender-affirming treatments at NYU Langone, sparking protests and uncertainty among families seeking care for their transgender children, as hospitals navigate the financial implications of the executive order.

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