Federal Trade Commission launches lawsuit against transgender medical body

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general from Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), accusing it of misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of pediatric gender-affirming treatments. WPATH responded by alleging the FTC is retaliating against its First Amendment-protected speech and overstepping its jurisdiction. A prior court ruling blocked the FTC from obtaining documents, citing potential retaliation.