Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition care
In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
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In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
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