New York Attorney General Letitia James has cautioned hospitals against ceasing gender-affirming care for minors despite a new executive order from President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press. James warned that any refusal to provide these treatments violates state anti-discrimination laws.
Trump’s directive seeks to limit federal funding to hospitals offering such care, using inflammatory language that contradicts medical guidelines. Some hospitals in other states have paused these treatments in response. The White House claimed the order is already affecting policy decisions.
Hospital leaders in New York are reviewing the legal implications of the order while reaffirming their commitment to patients. Research shows gender-affirming care for transgender youth remains rare, despite the heated political debate surrounding it.
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