A coalition of 16 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) policies implemented under former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit seeks to block DOJ measures targeting providers of medical gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The legal action contends that these policies constitute illegal intimidation of healthcare providers offering pediatric gender-transition interventions. Separately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its immigration policy that restricts visa eligibility for transgender women athletes seeking to compete in women's sports in the United States. This policy change prohibits transgender women from obtaining "extraordinary ability" sports visas, aligning with the Trump administration's broader efforts to regulate transgender participation in athletics. The visa restrictions follow similar policies enacted at the state level across the country.