Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care

Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) urging NYU Langone to fight against recent subpoenas from the Trump administration that would violate the constitutional right to privacy for minor patients receiving gender affirming care from NYU Langone. The letter comes after the Trump administration issued a string of ill-conceived, civil and criminal subpoenas to share confidential information regarding pediatric patients who received gender-affirming medical care between the years 2020 and 2026, and the identities of any medical staff involved in the provision of care. “The Trump administration is on a cruel crusade to violate the personal dignity and constitutionally guaranteed rights of transgender people in NY-12 and across the nation,” said Congressman Jerrold Nadler . “For my entire career, I have fought for justice and equality for all members of our LGBTQ+ community. Today, alongside my fellow New York lawmakers, I continue this fight to protect trans-youth from the downright illegal and unjustified attacks against NYU Langone and their patients for receiving and providing necessary medical care.” “As the Trump administration continues its myriad efforts to target, harass, and vilify transgender Americans here in our state and beyond, I’m proud to stand alongside my New York colleagues to denounce this latest attack on the rights and freedoms of the trans community," said Congressman Paul Tonko. “Gender-affirming care is essential, lifesaving care, and no American child should be denied access to it because of bigotry — just as no health care provider should be attacked for providing it. My colleagues and I will always continue to fight against cruel actions like this one against NYU Langone and their patients.” Read the full text of the letter HERE ###