Trump administration backs Catholic nuns fighting New York transgender mandate The Justice Department announced its intention to intervene in a lawsuit initiated by a Catholic nuns’ order. This lawsuit challenges a New York law that mandates nursing homes to house biological males identifying as female with women residents. The nuns are fighting against this specific provision within the law.

• The Justice Department will intervene in a lawsuit.
• The lawsuit was filed by an order of Catholic nuns.
• The lawsuit challenges a New York law concerning nursing home admissions.
• The law requires nursing homes to house biological males who identify as female with women.