DOJ Seeks Gag Order in Case Against Transgender Care Whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim

The lead prosecutor was removed over conflict of interest concerns as questions mount about the government's handling of the case.

The Department of Justice has filed for a gag order to restrict Dr. Eithan Haim and his legal team from publicly discussing his case, citing concerns about prejudicing a fair trial.
Dr. Haim, a former Baylor College of Medicine resident, is accused of violating HIPAA after leaking documents alleging that Texas Children's Hospital continued transgender medical procedures for minors despite claiming to have stopped.
Lead prosecutor Tina Ansari was removed from the case after revelations of her family's financial and political ties to the hospital and affiliated institutions involved in the case.
Haim’s legal team argues that all leaked patient information was redacted and that disclosures were permitted under HIPAA to expose imminent threats to public safety.
Advocates, including Rep. Dan Crenshaw and psychologist Jordan Peterson, have publicly defended Haim, while media organizations are challenging the gag order as a violation of First Amendment rights.