California AG Asks Children’s Hospital to Disclose Changes to Transgender Policies
Trump’s order says that the United States ‘will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called ’transition’ of a child from one sex to another.’
An exterior view of Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Feb. 6, 2025. The hospital announced on February 4 it was pausing the initiation of hormonal therapy for “gender affirming care patients” under the age of 19 as they evaluate an executive order by President Donald Trump "to fully understand its implications." Trump signed an executive order on January 28 to restrict funding for gender transition procedures for minors. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter on Feb. 5 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, after multiple reports emerged that the hospital was pausing hormonal medications for new patients with gender dysphoria under the age of 19.
It follows President Donald Trump’s recent executive order restricting federal funding for gender transition medications and procedures.
