New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning to hospitals, urging them to defy President Trump's executive order banning sex-change procedures for minors. James argues that complying with the order would violate New York State law. The order, which aims to restrict 'chemical and surgical' sex-change procedures for minors, has sparked controversy and legal challenges.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a stark warning to hospitals across the state on Monday, urging them not to comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order prohibiting sex-change procedures for minors. James asserted that such a move would constitute a direct violation of New York State law, emphasizing the state's commitment to protecting the rights of transgender individuals.
Trump's executive order, signed last week and titled 'Protecting Children From Chemical And Surgical Mutilation,' aims to restrict what it terms 'chemical and surgical' sex-change procedures for minors. The order frames these procedures as harmful and irreversible, arguing that they constitute a form of 'maiming and sterilizing' impressionable children based on a 'radical and false' claim that adults can alter a child's sex through medical interventions. It further states that the U.S. government will not financially support or endorse the 'transition' of a child from one sex to another.James countered this stance in her letter to hospitals, stating that denying gender-affirming care would violate New York's anti-discrimination laws. She stressed that regardless of the availability of federal funding, hospitals remain legally obligated to comply with state laws. The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing a significant portion of the state's healthcare facilities, confirmed that it is actively consulting with hospitals to understand the full legal and clinical implications of the executive order. Dr. Marc Siegel, a senior medical analyst at Fox News, explained that treatments likely to be discouraged under the order include puberty blockers and sex reassignment surgeries for minors. He expressed concerns about the potential long-term side effects of puberty blockers and emphasized the irreversibility of surgical interventions in this context. Siegel also underscored the importance of comprehensive mental health evaluations for teenagers experiencing gender confusion, questioning whether societal pressures or insufficient counseling contribute to their decisions. He urged for careful consideration of the potential consequences of irreversible interventions, emphasizing the need to prioritize the well-being and long-term health of children
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