President Trump‘s recent executive order, “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” has ignited a firestorm. This order aims to cut off federal support for gender-affirming care for minors under 19. In response, UVA Health announced it will continue providing gender-affirming care for existing patients but will direct new patients elsewhere.
The executive order has faced legal challenges. Two federal judges have temporarily blocked its enforcement, citing potential constitutional issues.
Despite these legal hurdles, the order has already caused confusion and disrupted services nationwide.
The situation remains fluid, with healthcare providers and patients navigating the evolving legal landscape. The future of gender-affirming care for minors hangs in the balance as courts continue to deliberate.
