FTC Sues WPATH Over Gender Care

The United States — Federal Trade Commission, joined by United States — Alaska, United States — Iowa, United States — Nebraska, and United States — Texas, has sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and that its members profited from these claims. This action is part of President Donald Trump's administration's broader effort to limit gender-affirming care. The lawsuit claims WPATH misrepresented the medical necessity, safety, and efficacy of treatments and failed to disclose side effects, aiming to ensure insurance coverage for procedures. WPATH has called the complaint baseless, asserting that the FTC lacks jurisdiction and is acting out of retaliation, especially after a federal judge temporarily blocked a prior FTC investigation into the organization. The United States — Federal Trade Commission also launched investigations into the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Endocrine Society, which also sued the FTC.