DOJ Settlements Against Trans Procedures for Minors Reflect Justified Rejection of Harmful Medical Practices
Source: Skye Graham. "Cleveland Clinic Ends Trans Procedures For Minors In Settlement." June 10, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that recent government settlements forcing hospitals to stop transgender treatments for kids are good because these treatments are harmful and most people now reject them. The evidence includes medical side effects, billing fraud, and lawsuits from people who regret their transitions.
Conclusion
The DOJ settlements requiring hospitals to stop transgender procedures on minors represent appropriate legal action against harmful medical practices that should be rejected
Premises
- Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children's Hospital were found to have violated federal law by mis-coding Medicaid billing to disguise transgender procedures on minors
- Transgender procedures on minors have extremely negative effects, including potential infertility and bone density loss from puberty blockers
- Studies show most children diagnosed with gender dysphoria grow out of it by adulthood
- Social transition has not been shown to improve mental health outcomes for children
- A record low percentage of Americans (38%) now find 'changing one's gender' morally acceptable, with 57% saying it's morally wrong
- Detransitioners are successfully pursuing legal action and winning significant damages for procedures performed when they were minors
Assumptions
- Medical billing fraud indicates broader problems with the legitimacy of these procedures
- Physical side effects of medical interventions outweigh potential benefits for gender dysphoric children
- Public opinion polls reflect moral truth about medical practices
- Successful lawsuits by detransitioners prove the procedures were inappropriate
- The DOJ's legal authority extends appropriately to regulating these medical practices