FTC lawsuit accuses transgender-health group of making false claims to back ‘gender-affirming care’ The Federal Trade Commission, along with four states, has initiated a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. The lawsuit contends that the organization’s claims are deceptive and have led to harmful gender-transition surgeries and drug treatments for minors. This legal action targets the basis on which such treatments are provided to young individuals.

• The FTC and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
• The lawsuit alleges “deceptive claims” made by the association.
• These claims are argued to be the basis for gender-transition surgeries and drugs for minors.
• The suit implies these treatments are harmful.