Doctors for America is an advocacy group dedicated to medical issues in the U.S. Recently, they took legal action against several federal health agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They claim that the government is harming public health by removing important health data linked to what is described as “gender ideology extremism” from federal resources.
The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia, argues that removing this health information leaves a void in crucial data that healthcare professionals rely on every day. This data is vital for diagnosing and treating patients and for researchers working on public health initiatives, such as clinical trials for new medical products.
In 2025, then-President Donald Trump signed an executive order that defined sex strictly as male or female based on biological traits. The order mandated that health agencies discard information that contradicts this view. According to the plaintiffs, this directive led to the elimination of key resources, such as data on youth mental health issues like bullying and vaping, and information on communities in need of maternal healthcare. They say these losses hinder first responders preparing for natural disasters and reduce understanding of how diseases, like HIV, affect different populations.
The plaintiffs are seeking a court ruling to affirm that these removals violate established laws on data management and regulatory procedures. They want the court to compel the agencies to restore the lost information.
Opponents, including the ACLU, warn that such actions remove gender identity protections, which could jeopardize life-saving healthcare for transgender individuals. Many human rights groups are rallying to support marginalized communities and challenge the administration’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
