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Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

From The Guardian · () English

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  • The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPath).
  • The lawsuit alleges WPath made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and that its members profited from these claims.
  • Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas are co-plaintiffs in the suit, which is part of a broader effort to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by four states, has filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPath). The suit accuses the organization of making deceptive claims regarding gender-affirming care for minors and profiting from these assertions.

Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas are co-plaintiffs in the action. This legal challenge represents the latest effort by former Trump administration officials and others to restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

The lawsuit targets WPath, a widely recognized professional association in the field, alleging fraudulent practices related to treatments for minors. The plaintiffs aim to curb what they describe as deceptive marketing and financial gain derived from such claims.

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