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Families Challenge DOJ Efforts to Obtain Transgender Minors’ Medical Records

U.S. Department of Justice · Medical records related to gender-affirming care for transgender minors · Ongoing Litigation

About this case

Families of transgender minors and LGBTQ+ legal advocates brought a proposed class action against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that subpoenas seeking sensitive medical records related to gender-affirming care unlawfully threaten patient privacy. The judge denied nationwide class certification but reaffirmed an earlier order quashing a subpoena issued to Children’s National Hospital; the current procedural stage is ongoing litigation.

Case overview

Defendant company
U.S. Department of Justice
Product or service
Medical records related to gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Court case number
8:26-cv-01834-JRR
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Privacy
Reported harm
Privacy Security

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