FTC and State Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against Transgender Health Organization
In a significant legal move, the FTC and four state attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the leading organization for gender-affirming care clinicians.
On June 17, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alongside four state attorneys general took legal action against a prominent professional organization that represents clinicians providing gender-affirming care.
The lawsuit raises questions about the standards and practices of the organization, which plays a crucial role in the provision of healthcare for transgender individuals.
This development highlights ongoing debates surrounding transgender health issues and the regulatory landscape affecting healthcare providers in this field.
Updates
Update at 18:23 UTC on 2026-06-17
STAT reported The FTC and four state attorneys general have sued the main professional organization for gender-affirming care clinicians.
Sources: STAT