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Will Biden administration remove age limits for trans surgeries on minors by end of 2024?
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Biden Officials, Including Rachel Levine, Pressured to Remove Age Limits for Trans Surgeries on Minors
Jun 26, 2024, 02:13 PM
Newly released documents reveal that officials in the Biden administration, specifically Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine, pressured the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) to remove age limits for gender-affirming surgeries for minors. The documents, which include emails and court filings, show that U.S. health officials lobbied for the elimination of age minimums for transgender surgeries due to concerns over political fallout. This move has sparked significant controversy and criticism, with opponents arguing that it prioritizes political considerations over the safety and well-being of children.
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