Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

A coalition of families and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump's executive orders that aim to halt federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors. The orders, issued recently, are claimed to lead to hospitals canceling appointments and denying necessary treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Plaintiffs, including the ACLU and Lambda Legal, argue that the orders are unconstitutional as they unlawfully cut off funds previously appropriated by Congress and discriminate against transgender youth. Kristen Chapman, one of the plaintiffs, described the distress caused by the abrupt cancellation of her daughter's medical appointment in Virginia, highlighting the challenges faced by families seeking care. Major medical organizations support the lawsuit, emphasizing established standards for transgender youth care. The legal challenge is part of a broader effort to contest policies that they view as discriminatory towards the transgender community.