Court Backs Trump’s Gender Care Subpoenas | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 15, 2026 · 1m

A federal appeals court just sided with the Justice Department, upholding subpoenas targeting gender-affirming care providers — a move seen by critics as an intimidation tactic. In a 2-1 ruling, the court declared the president’s push to end such care legally permissible, arguing that its effectiveness and risks remain scientifically unsettled. The decision overturned a lower court’s protection of patient privacy for telemedicine provider QueerDoc, sending the case back for further review. The subpoena seeks sensitive records including billing data, drug company communications, and patient…