"The sprawling hospital system abruptly shuttered its Transgender Youth Health Program last month following months of unrealized funding threats from the Trump administration. But state officials said NYU Langone's move violated New York's sweeping human rights law, which bans discrimination based on an individual's gender identity."
"Attorney General Letitia James' office gave NYU Langone until March 11 to resume the procedures. The attorney general's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on what would happen if NYU Langone did not comply with state law. But in a letter sent to the medical center on Feb. 25, the OAG said 'it is empowered to enforce these laws,' which could indicate a legal battle to follow."
"Previous attempts from the White House to penalize hospitals offering gender-affirming care have been blocked in court."
NYU Langone Health shut down its Transgender Youth Health Program last month due to funding threats from the Trump administration. New York's Attorney General Letitia James determined this closure violated state human rights law, which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity. The state ordered the hospital system to resume gender-affirming procedures by March 11. The Attorney General's office indicated it has authority to enforce these laws, suggesting potential legal consequences if NYU Langone fails to comply. Previous federal attempts to penalize hospitals providing gender-affirming care have been blocked in court.
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