US EditionNew York AG warns hospitals against suspending gender-affirming care
- New York Attorney General Letitia James warned health care providers that refusing gender-affirming care could violate state anti-discrimination laws, as stated in a letter sent on February 3.
- The letter addresses the cancellation of appointments for gender-affirming care by NYU Langone Health and Mount Sinai Hospital, which followed a Trump administration executive order.
- James emphasized that withholding services based on gender identity is illegal under New York's Human Rights Law, which protects gender identity and expression.
- Political leaders expressed concern over the cancellations, with State Senator Kristen Gonzalez urging NYU Langone to resume care for transgender youth to ensure New York remains a safe haven.
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