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DOJ subpoenas more than 20 doctors and clinics that provide trans care to minors

NBC NewsThursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:09:06 PM
DOJ subpoenas more than 20 doctors and clinics that provide trans care to minors
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to over 20 doctors and clinics that provide gender-affirming medical care to minors, signaling a potential escalation in federal scrutiny of transgender healthcare for young people.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic paperwork—it’s a move that could have real consequences for transgender youth and their access to care. With gender-affirming treatments already a hot-button political issue, these subpoenas suggest the DOJ may be building a case or gathering evidence, possibly signaling a broader legal or policy shift. For families and providers, it adds another layer of uncertainty in an already fraught debate over medical rights and personal autonomy.
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