Seattle Children’s Hospital sues Texas AG over trans patient records request
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
11:00 AM – Sunday, December 24, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has made a bold move by requesting records from the Seattle Children’s Hospital regarding gender-affirming care provided to children in Texas.
In a recent lawsuit, Seattle Children’s Hospital has taken a stand against the Texas Office of the Attorney General, aiming to protect patient data from being released. The hospital received a subpoena requesting patient records related to transition care for Texans.
The lawsuit, filed in Austin, Texas, seeks to challenge and limit the requests made by Paxton, who has been known to support initiatives that restrict transgender rights.
Texas is among the 20 states that have passed laws limiting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
As of now, the court has not made a decision on the lawsuit filed by the Seattle hospital.
The hospital argues that Paxton’s office is overstepping its authority and has no right to request these specific records.
“Additionally, the Demands represent an unconstitutional attempt to investigate and chill potential interstate commerce and travel for Texas residents to another state,” the lawsuit claims.
Ashley Speller, a spokesperson for Seattle Children’s Hospital, stated that the hospital complies with the law and has gone to court to protect the privacy of patient information related to gender-affirming care.
In November, the hospital received the request from Texas, which included several demands such as identifying the medication given to Texas-resident children and providing records of the treatment protocol.
The hospital cites legislation in Washington that prevents them from responding to the letter, as it aims to safeguard minors seeking gender-affirming healthcare.
This lawsuit is part of a larger movement in left-winged states to protect transgender rights and counter the conservative efforts to restrict gender-affirming medical care for minors.
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How does the Seattle Children’s Hospital argue that Ken Paxton’s office is overstepping its authority in requesting these specific patient records?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has recently requested records from the Seattle Children’s Hospital regarding gender-affirming care provided to children in Texas. This bold move by Paxton has sparked a lawsuit filed by the hospital in Austin, Texas, aiming to protect patient data from being released.
The subpoena received by the hospital requested patient records related to transition care for Texans. However, the hospital argues that Paxton’s office is overstepping its authority and has no right to request these specific records. In response, the hospital has taken a stand against the Texas Office of the Attorney General to protect the privacy of patient information related to gender-affirming care.
Paxton, who has been known to support initiatives that restrict transgender rights, has faced criticism for his ongoing efforts to limit or ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Texas is among the 20 states that have passed laws with such restrictions.
The lawsuit filed by the Seattle hospital seeks to challenge and limit the requests made by Paxton. The court has not made a decision on the lawsuit as of now. One of the arguments presented by the hospital is that the demands made by Paxton represent an unconstitutional attempt to investigate and chill potential interstate commerce and travel for Texas residents seeking care in another state.
Ashley Speller, a spokesperson for Seattle Children’s Hospital, stated that the hospital complies with the law and has gone to court to protect patient information related to gender-affirming care. The hospital cites legislation in Washington that prevents them from responding to the requests, as it aims to safeguard minors seeking gender-affirming healthcare.
This lawsuit is part of a larger movement in left-winged states to protect transgender rights and counter conservative efforts to restrict gender-affirming medical care for minors. It highlights the ongoing debates and legal battles surrounding transgender healthcare in the United States.
In conclusion, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for records from the Seattle Children’s Hospital has sparked a lawsuit and raised questions about the authority of his office to request such information. The hospital argues that the requests are unconstitutional and that patient privacy should be protected. This case is just one example of the ongoing struggle over transgender rights and medical care for minors in the United States.
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