The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against transgender youth by issuing more than 20 civil subpoenas to health care facilities that provide care for transgender minors. At least some of these subpoenas seek broad and intrusive information—including patient records—under the guise of investigating “federal health care offenses.” 

While some hospitals are fighting these subpoenas in court, families understandably have questions and concerns about their children’s privacy and safety. 

The ACLU, Lambda Legal, Transgender Law Center, National Center for LGBTQ Rights, and GLAD Law created a new fact sheet to support parents and advocates.  

The resource explains: 

• What the subpoenas are and what information they demand
• How health care providers and courts are responding
• Steps families can take to protect their children’s medical information
• Where to find legal and advocacy support if your family may be affected

This resource also highlights ways parents and community members can come together to defend access to care in the face of these attacks. 

Access the fact sheet here.

— from a GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders press release

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