State Lawsuit

Rhode Island et al. v. HHS — Transgender Funding Conditions

12 state attorneys general challenged $300+ billion in HHS grants conditioned on binary sex definitions, effectively barring funding for transgender health services. Three prior injunctions from other courts have been ignored by HHS. Rhode Island AG leads the coalition.

Filed

Case Details

12 state attorneys general challenged $300+ billion in HHS grants conditioned on binary sex definitions, effectively barring funding for transgender health services. Three prior injunctions from other courts have been ignored by HHS. Rhode Island AG leads the coalition.

Date Filed

2026-01-13

Status

Filed

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island

Outcome

Filed; seeking preliminary injunction

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Sources

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • State of Rhode Island
  • 11 other states
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