19 States Sue HHS Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care Declaration
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration allowing youth to access gender-affirming care without parental consent. The lawsuit targets Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and inspector general.
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a recent declaration on youth gender-affirming care, claiming it undermines state laws and ignores scientific evidence. The states claim that the HHS directive forces minors to undergo irreversible treatments without parental consent. The lawsuit argues that the HHS decision is based on 'misinformation' and 'science-based policy.' The coalition seeks to block the implementation of the directive in their respective jurisdictions.
