On June 24, 2026, a judge in New York issued a temporary ruling that prevents federal prosecutors in Texas from obtaining medical records related to transgender patients treated at hospitals in the state.
This decision comes as part of a broader investigation into transgender medical care, raising concerns about patient privacy and rights.
The ruling highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding transgender healthcare and the protection of sensitive medical information.
Updates
Update at 17:34 UTC on 2026-06-24
STAT reported A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday.
Sources: STAT