New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned hospitals that following the White House's executive order to halt gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could violate state anti-discrimination laws. The federal order threatens federal funding for hospitals providing such treatments, creating a jurisdictional clash. NYU Langone Health has reportedly begun canceling appointments for affected patients, raising concerns among families. James emphasizes that denying care to transgender individuals based on their identity constitutes discrimination under New York law, underscoring the state's commitment to protecting the rights of its residents.
Regardless of the availability of federal funding, we write to further remind you of your obligations to comply with New York State laws.
Electing to refuse services to a class of individuals based on their protected status, such as withholding the availability of services from transgender individuals, is discrimination under New York law.
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