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DOJ Reaches Landmark Settlement With Texas Children's Hospital Over Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care
The Justice Department announced the first resolution in its national probe into alleged federal-law violations tied to pediatric gender-affirming procedures, with Texas Children’s Hospital agreeing to stop such procedures for minors, pay $10 million in damages and penalties, and fund a detransitioner care clinic; the settlement also involves alleged false billing, the hospital cooperated, and there has been no admission of liability as the investigation continues.
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Key New Laws Coming in 2026: Social Media, Food Delivery, and More
Several significant laws will take effect in 2026, including tax increases and adjustments, social media restrictions for minors, new labor protections, and transgender rights regulations, impacting various aspects of American life from finances to social media use and workplace safety.
Upcoming Colorado Laws: Bison Protection, Transparency, and More in 2026
Colorado is implementing about 20 new laws starting January 1, including expanded repair rights for electronics, additional neonatal care leave, stricter gun show security requirements, rent and fee transparency, and enhanced protection for wild bison, reflecting a broad range of policy updates across various sectors.
Michigan to Implement New Laws and Wage Increases Starting January 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Michigan will implement new laws including a 24% wholesale tax on recreational cannabis, a raise in minimum wage to $13.73, increased unemployment benefits up to $530 per week, and measures to crack down on ticket bots, along with various safety, education, and infrastructure reforms.
Judge Allows Sharing of Medicaid Data with ICE
A California federal judge allowed the federal government to share basic Medicaid participant information with ICE, but blocked sharing of more sensitive data, citing unclear policies and privacy concerns. The ruling permits sharing of minimal data like citizenship, location, and contact info, while safeguarding more detailed health data, amid ongoing legal disputes over immigration enforcement and data privacy.
Judge Allows Trump Admin to Share Medicaid Data with ICE
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can share Medicaid data with ICE only for certain basic personal information about unlawfully present immigrants, blocking access to sensitive health records and emphasizing the protection of health privacy laws, marking a setback for efforts to use Medicaid data for immigration enforcement.
Federal Judge Bars ICE from Arresting Immigrants at Court in Northern California
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked ICE from making civil arrests at immigration courts in Northern California, citing concerns over the chilling effect on noncitizens' participation in removal proceedings and the potential for arbitrary detention. The ruling challenges recent policy reversals by the Biden administration and sets the stage for possible appellate and Supreme Court battles over courthouse arrests, with the decision currently limited to Northern California.
Multiple States Sue HHS Over Restrictions on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
Nineteen states and D.C. sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that labels gender-affirming treatments for youth as unsafe, aiming to restrict access and challenge federal policies, amid ongoing legal and political battles over transgender healthcare rights.
Western U.S. States Prepare for 2026 Wage and Law Changes
Starting January 1, 2026, Washington state will implement new laws including a minimum wage increase to $17.13, updates to paid family leave, expanded child support guidelines, strengthened victims' rights, and changes in tax and property laws, reflecting legislative efforts to modernize and improve economic and social protections.
States Sue Federal Government Over Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 18 states and D.C., filed a lawsuit against the U.S. HHS over a declaration that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for youth, arguing it unlawfully oversteps legal authority, threatens healthcare providers, and endangers transgender youth's access to necessary medical treatment.