Federal government to remove gender dysphoria from protected disabilities list
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will remove gender dysphoria from disabilities protected under federal law.
April 16, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will remove gender dysphoria from disabilities protected under federal law.
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