Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to pressure doctors and children's hospitals to halt gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit argues that these actions are illegal and undermine medical professionals' ability to provide necessary care for transgender youth.

Editor’s Note: This lawsuit highlights a major clash between state governments and federal policies over transgender healthcare. With gender-affirming care under increasing political scrutiny, the case could have significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights and access to medical treatment for minors. It’s a high-stakes legal battle that could shape future healthcare protections for transgender youth.

A group of 16 states and Washington, D.C., is suing the Trump administration, accusing it of pushing a de facto nationwide ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth by pressuring hospitals and doctors to stop providing such treatments.

Editor’s Note: This lawsuit highlights a growing clash over transgender healthcare access in the U.S. If hospitals feel pressured to stop these treatments, it could leave many young transgender people without critical medical support, escalating legal and ethical debates over who gets to make these healthcare decisions—families and doctors or the government.