A coalition of 12 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Jan. 13, seeking to block federal grant conditions they argue would force them to discriminate against people who identify as transgender.
The lawsuit, filed by attorneys general from 12 states, challenges the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) new policy tying health, education, and research funding to compliance with President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, 2025, executive order mandating recognition of only two sexes—male and female—in documents and communications.
The policy applies to both new and existing grants, placing ongoing state programs at risk, according to the states. Failure to comply with the order could result in termination of federal grants, repayment demands, or civil or criminal penalties by HHS….
A Dozen States Sue Trump Admin Over Gender Policy Conditions on Federal Grants
