NewsCourthouse News ServiceJuly 2, 2026United States
Court Blocks DOJ from Accessing Minors' Medical Records at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
A federal court has issued an injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Justice from obtaining medical records of minors who received gender-affirming care at a specific California hospital. The court ruled that accessing this information would infringe upon the patients' constitutional privacy rights.
Read the full story at Courthouse News ServiceWhy It Matters
This ruling establishes a legal barrier preventing federal prosecutors from accessing specific medical diagnoses and parental authorization records for minors receiving at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
Key Facts
- A federal court issued an injunction against the acting U.S. Attorney General.
- The DOJ is prohibited from requesting, receiving, or disclosing medical information of minors who sought or received gender-affirming care at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
- Prohibited information includes medical diagnoses, assessments, care descriptions, and records of parent or guardian authorization.
- The court cited the protection of patients' constitutional privacy rights as the basis for the injunction.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Jose, Calif.“The location of the federal court that issued the injunction.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency enjoined from requesting or receiving the medical information”locationLucile Packard Children’s Hospital“The specific medical facility where the affected minors received care.”