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Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday, saying they were part of an improper government effort to “demonize and eradicate an entire population of transgender” people.Jud...
Key takeaway The Justice Department had sought the records as part of a probe of potential “misbranding” of drugs approved by the U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The temporary block of subpoenas in the criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals has implications for San Antonio 's own LGBTQ+ community. As a city with a growing population of young people seeking gender-affirming care, the ruling sets a precedent for protecting the privacy and rights of these individuals. San Antonio residents may recall recent debates over transgender issues in Texas, and this case highlights the ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities on these matters. The fact that the subpoenas originated from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas raises questions about the state's role in pursuing such investigations. Locals will be watching to see how this ruling affects similar cases in Texas and whether it will influence the state's approach to regulating transgender care. The ruling's emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations will likely resonate with San Antonio's own efforts to promote inclusivity and support for its LGBTQ+ community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday, saying they were part of an improper government effort to “demonize and eradicate an entire population of transgender” people.Jud...
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