In response to federal restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, New York leaders are calling for compliance with state laws that mandate such services. Following an executive order from the Trump administration threatening to cut federal funds, NYU Langone Health and Mount Sinai Hospital System canceled appointments for young patients seeking care. Attorney General Letitia James highlighted legal obligations for providers to serve without discrimination and referenced a federal court ruling against the executive order's funding freeze, emphasizing the need for continuous support for gender-affirming health services in New York.
Attorney General Letitia James emphasized that New York's laws mandate access to gender-affirming care without discrimination, urging providers to uphold these obligations amidst federal pressures.
The recent executive order aims to withhold federal funding from any institution offering gender-affirming care to individuals under 19, creating a significant crisis for local providers.
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