The U.S. Justice Department under the Trump administration has issued subpoenas demanding extensive and sensitive information related to gender-affirming medical care for transgender patients under the age of 19. These subpoenas, sent to major pediatric hospitals including the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, request personal data such as patient names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, doctors' notes, billing documents, and communications with drug manufacturers. Legal experts describe this investigation as unprecedented. The DOJ's actions are part of a broader strategy aligned with White House priorities targeting gender-affirming procedures. A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to provide more details about the scope of this investigation, which extends to facilities providing such care in states where it is legal. Hospital staff have expressed concerns about the potential traumatic impact of complying with these demands, though the DOJ has dismissed these claims as meritless.