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States sue HHS over youth gender-affirming care declaration

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Nineteen states and D.C. sued HHS over a declaration that could hinder access to gender-affirming care for youth.
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The HHS declaration labeled puberty blockers and hormone therapy as unsafe and warned doctors of potential exclusion from federal programs.
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The lawsuit claims the declaration is inaccurate, unlawful, and seeks to coerce providers to stop offering gender-affirming care.
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Major medical organizations oppose the HHS declaration, asserting that gender-affirming care is medically necessary for youth.
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HHS proposed rules could further limit federal funding for gender-affirming care, discouraging providers from offering these services.