Federal Scrutiny Intensifies: Gender-Affirming Care Under Investigation

NYU Langone Health, a leading hospital network in New York City, announced it received a federal grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice. The subpoena seeks information regarding gender-affirming care provided to minors.

This marks the first known instance of the Justice Department employing a grand jury for such inquiries, part of the broader efforts under the Trump administration to scrutinize transgender youth care. NYU Langone noted the subpoena came from the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Texas.

NYU Langone closed its transgender youth program in February, citing the regulatory environment. The Justice Department's increased investigative efforts include over 20 subpoenas nationwide, some of which faced judicial challenges for potential harassment of healthcare providers.

(With inputs from agencies.)