The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states file a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), a major nonprofit focused on transgender healthcare. Across reports, the agencies allege that WPATH deceives parents and other audiences about the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. The lawsuit characterizes WPATH’s statements about pediatric transition services as false, unsubstantiated, or misleading, and argues that these claims are used to encourage families to pursue medical care for transgender youth.
Multiple outlets report that the suit also asserts that WPATH’s guidance and related materials contributed to demand for youth treatments, including medications and surgeries, and that the group’s members profited from the alleged misinformation. The states joining the FTC are reported as Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas.
The news coverage frames the case as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration and other policymakers to scrutinize and limit gender-affirming care for minors. The outlets do not describe any court rulings at this stage.
