In response to increasing federal pressure and policy changes, more than a dozen states have banded together to file lawsuits against the Trump administration, aiming to protect gender-affirming care for transgender youth. States like California, Illinois, and Michigan argue that recent federal actions not only intimidate hospitals but are also harmful to the health and well-being of transgender minors. The lawsuits contend that these restrictions amount to unlawful attacks on necessary medical care, potentially putting the health of trans individuals at risk. Advocates are concerned that the withdrawal of gender-affirming services in hospitals across the nation could have dire consequences, leading to increased vulnerability among transgender youth. The legal challenges represent a unified stand from liberal states against what they describe as cruel and detrimental federal policies targeting the transgender community.