Overview

• The Trump administration released a fact sheet summarizing actions taken to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, including new investigations and funding cuts.
• The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is directed to publish a report within 90 days declaring gender-affirming care unsupported by evidence, contradicting established medical research.
• The administration claims to have canceled 215 grants totaling $477 million, despite a court injunction blocking such actions, raising legal concerns.
• The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has prepared guidance for prosecuting providers under female genital mutilation statutes, expanding federal enforcement efforts.
• Polling indicates declining public support for bans on gender-affirming care, with 55% of voters opposing laws restricting access for minors.