FTC sues leading transgender medical group over pediatric care statements

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states on Wednesday sued the leading medical organization focused on transgender health for allegedly making false and unsubstantiated claims to parents in order to sell pediatric medical transition services.  The FTC’s lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is the latest Trump administration effort to target institutions connected to gender-affirming treatment for…