Trump Administration Agrees to Restore Hundreds of Deleted DEI, Gender Health Webpages

The Trump administration has agreed to a legal settlement requiring the restoration of dozens of public health webpages and datasets removed earlier this year under executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and gender ideology. These deletions, which affected resources on LGBTQ+ health, HIV prevention, reproductive care, and other critical topics, had been challenged by a coalition of medical and public health organizations including the Washington State Medical Association and the Vermont Medical Society. Plaintiffs argued the removals hindered medical professionals, delayed research, and created public distrust in health information. The settlement mandates the government restore the deleted content, although no specific timeline has been provided, and webpages may include disclaimers. While the Department of Health and Human Services reaffirmed its commitment to removing what it calls radical gender and DEI ideology, medical leaders expressed pride in pushing back against what they view as government overreach. A federal judge had previously issued a temporary restraining order preventing further removals during litigation, and the settlement signals a compromise that restores vital data to healthcare providers and the public.