Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPath) on Wednesday, alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas joined the FTC in the lawsuit, which is part of a broader effort to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The suit claims that WPath and its members profited from these alleged deceptive practices. This legal action represents a significant development in the ongoing debate and policy shifts surrounding transgender healthcare for minors in the United States.