Seven States Sue Biden Administration Over Transgender Healthcare Rule

The lawsuit challenges a new federal mandate requiring healthcare providers to offer gender-affirming treatments, citing constitutional and legal concerns.

Missouri leads the coalition of seven GOP-led states in the lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The rule redefines 'sex discrimination' to include gender identity and sexual orientation under the Affordable Care Act.
Plaintiffs argue the mandate forces doctors to perform gender-transition procedures, potentially against their medical judgment and religious beliefs.
The lawsuit claims the rule's enforcement could result in significant financial penalties and loss of federal funding for non-compliant states and healthcare providers.
Three federal courts have already issued injunctions against the rule, halting its implementation.