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Trump admin admits defeat in attempt to get trans kids' medical records
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The DOJ had sought access to these records, which were related to treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
In a Pennsylvania case, the Department of Justice has dropped its appeal to obtain private medical records of transgender children. The DOJ had sought access to these records, which were related to treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The decision to dismiss the appeal is a development in a case that involved a subpoena for medical records.
Further details about the case and its background are available from local news sources. The outcome of the case has brought relief to the patients and families involved, according to their representatives. For more information on this case, readers can refer to the original report from LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: August 11, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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