The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests
July 9, 2025
Protesters are rallying against the closure of a major gender-affirming care center for kids and teenagers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The center is shuttering at the end of this month after serving the community for over 30 years. The closure is in response to the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funds to places that offer gender-affirming care. Patients, families, health care workers, and activists have been protesting against the closure since February. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has warned the hospital that it may be violating the state’s antidiscrimination laws. Advocates have emphasized the lifesaving impact of the center’s care and its importance to the community.
