US Hospitals Settle with DOJ, End Youth Gender Clinics Under Pressure

At least six US hospitals, including in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, have agreed to stop adolescent gender clinics and pay fines as part of settlements with the Trump administration's Department of Justice. The agreements end investigations into prior care and prevent forced disclosure of patient records, while some hospitals will provide follow-up care for side effects or detransition. This marks a significant policy shift in states that previously supported such treatments, reflecting federal pressure on gender-affirming care.