7 States Sue HHS for Forcing Health Providers to Perform Transgender Procedures

7 States Sue HHS for Forcing Health Providers to Perform Transgender Procedures
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee in Washington on Nov. 8, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
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Seven states and the American College of Pediatricians have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and related officials over a rule that requires health care providers to perform gender-transition procedures, including on minors, which the plaintiffs argue is an unconstitutional attempt to override state law.

The states of Missouri, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Idaho, and Arkansas joined the suit.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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