New York hospital system receives subpoena over trans youth healthcare
Summary
A Texas federal prosecutor has subpoenaed NYU Langone Health to get information about minors who received gender-affirming care from 2020 to 2026. This action is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to limit gender-affirming medical treatments for youth across the US.Key Facts
- The subpoena was issued on May 7 by the US attorney’s office in northern Texas.
- NYU Langone Health is asked to provide patient information, medical providers’ names, and details about treatments.
- New York state law requires the hospital to notify patients and the attorney general 30 days before sharing protected health information.
- In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to stop gender-affirming medical care for children at federally funded places.
- After the order, NYU Langone canceled gender-affirming care for new trans youth patients and stopped its youth program in February 2026.
- LGBTQ groups are suing to challenge President Trump’s executive order.
- Research shows gender-affirming care can improve mental health for transgender and non-binary youth.
- Hospital and the Department of Justice have not yet publicly commented on the subpoena.
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