Texas Surgeon Faces Federal Charges After Whistleblowing on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Dr. Eithan Haim alleges Texas Children's Hospital continued procedures despite state law and public claims of program shutdown.

Dr. Eithan Haim is indicted on four federal charges for allegedly violating HIPAA regulations.
Haim claims the hospital secretly expanded gender-affirming care for minors after publicly stating the program would end.
The Department of Justice has not disclosed the specific basis for the charges against Haim.
Haim's attorney argues the charges are politically motivated and plans to contest them in court.
The hospital has not responded to requests for comment regarding the allegations.