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Federal judge blocks Texas bid for transgender patient records
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary order preventing federal prosecutors in Texas from obtaining medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. The ruling addresses a criminal investigation launched last month after earlier civil requests were rejected by courts nationwide.
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A federal judge in New York issued a temporary order blocking federal prosecutors in Texas from demanding medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. The order was issued yesterday. The court said the requests were part of a broader administration effort targeting transgender people.
Background on the Records Requests The Justice Department began a criminal investigation for patient records last month. Multiple courts had previously denied similar civil requests for the same information. It remains unclear how many hospitals outside New York may receive comparable demands.
Dozens of hospitals have stopped providing gender-affirming care to minors since President Trump took office last year. The number of hospitals affected by the records demands is not specified in the ruling.
