People in favor of healthcare for transgender youth march outside NYU Langone hospital in New York City in February 2025.
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Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now
Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.
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Federal judge halted hospitals from releasing transgender youth medical records to Trump's DOJ, pausing a year-long subpoena effort. The precedent threatens data governance: if government gains access to protected personal data, it establishes a model affecting privacy compliance across sectors.
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