US government removes gender dysphoria from protected list of disabilities

US government removes gender dysphoria from protected list of disabilities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will no longer recognise Gender Dysphoria as a disability protected under federal law.

US Health Department Removes Gender Dysphoria from Disability Protections

The US government has removed gender dysphoria from the list of federally protected disabilities, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ and disability advocates who fear broader impacts on Section 504 protections.