Multistate AGs Sue To Block Federal Restrictions On Transgender Youth Care

A coalition of attorneys general from 16 states, including Illinois, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, alongside the governor of Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s administration over efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth under 19. The administration’s actions, including subpoenas, threats of criminal prosecution, and federal investigations targeting healthcare providers, have pressured hospitals in multiple states to halt or reduce such medically necessary treatments, despite their legality under state laws. These officials argue the federal government is unlawfully coercing providers and diverting law enforcement resources from genuine threats, labeling these attacks as cruel and unconstitutional. The Trump administration maintains that gender-affirming care causes permanent changes that individuals may regret, framing their actions as a crackdown on so-called “gender ideology.” The lawsuit seeks a federal court injunction to block the administration’s measures, asserting that healthcare decisions should be made by patients, families, and medical providers rather than politicians. This legal battle underscores the ongoing national conflict over transgender rights, with supporters emphasizing the lifesaving nature of gender-affirming care and opponents calling for its restriction.