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AG Brown Leads 22-State Coalition Securing Federal Court Order Blocking Trump Administration Healthcare Threat

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, alongside the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, led a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order permanently blocking the Trump administration's attempt to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria. The court issued its opinion and judgment on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the case captioned AG Brown v. [federal defendants], permanently enjoining the federal action.

“AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, led a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria.”

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The federal court issued a permanent injunction blocking the Trump administration's action targeting healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to minors with gender dysphoria. This ruling was secured by a coalition of 22 state Attorneys General led by Washington, Oregon, and New York.\n\nHealthcare providers offering gender-affirming care in the 22 participating states are now protected from federal threats or retaliation related to their treatment of youth patients. Providers in other states should monitor whether similar legal challenges arise in their jurisdictions. The court's permanent injunction means the federal action cannot be enforced against providers in coalition states.

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Apr 22, 2026

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Change summary: A new news release announces that AG Brown, along with Oregon and New York AGs, led a coalition of 22 states securing a federal court order permanently blocking the Trump administration's attempt to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria.
[INSERTS] New news release: AG Brown led a coalition of 22 states securing a federal court order permanently blocking the Trump administration's attempt to threaten healthcare providers treating youth with gender dysphoria.


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Apr 20 2026

Court issues opinion and judgment in AG Brown case protecting youth gender-affirming care AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, led a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria. Click here to read the full news release...

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Agency
WA AG
Published
April 20th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Branch
Executive
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers
Industry sector
6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Gender-affirming care Federal injunction Healthcare provider protection
Geographic scope
United States US

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Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Civil Rights Healthcare

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