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States sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

December 24, 2025

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services over a recent declaration that may restrict access to gender-affirming care for youth. The declaration, which labels treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy as unsafe and ineffective, has prompted legal action from this coalition of states seeking to protect these healthcare options.

States sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

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Lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against HHS.
The declaration in question labels youth gender-affirming treatments as unsafe.
The lawsuit targets HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the inspector general.
The declaration could complicate access to care for young people.
The legal action was initiated shortly after the declaration was issued.

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States sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

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