Claim: Is it true that three states including New York are suing President Trump over banning gender-reaffirming surgery for minors?

First requested: February 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Last updated: April 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Analysis Summary

Based on our comprehensive analysis, the claim that three states, including New York, are suing President Trump over banning gender-reaffirming surgery for minors appears to be false. The provided sources do not confirm this specific action by three states together. Mainstream sources highlight legal challenges to Trumps orders but do not detail a joint lawsuit by three states.

The evidence supporting this conclusion comes from mainstream news outlets, which indicate legal action by families and civil rights groups but lack specific information on three states suing collectively. New Yorks Attorney General has advised hospitals not to pause gender-affirming care due to potential legal conflicts, but this does not equate to the state joining a lawsuit with two others.

In considering the broader context, while there are legal…

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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

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Civil rights groups file lawsuit to strike Trump's gender-affirming care ban

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