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Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday, saying they were part of an improper government effort to “demonize and eradicate an entire population of transgender” people.Jud...
Key takeaway The Justice Department had sought the records as part of a probe of potential “misbranding” of drugs approved by the U.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The ruling in New York has implications for the San Antonio area, where residents may be concerned about the potential for similar government overreach in Texas. As a community with its own share of transgender individuals and families, Terrell Hills residents may be watching this case closely to see how it affects the privacy and medical care of vulnerable populations. The fact that the subpoenas originated from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas raises questions about the state's role in pursuing such investigations and how they may impact local healthcare providers. With NYU Langone Hospitals being just one of several institutions targeted, it is possible that Texas-based hospitals and medical centers could face similar requests in the future, making this a local issue worth continued attention.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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