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Doctors Challenge Colorado Gender Care Mandates | Colorado Springs News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Christian doctors and dentists in Colorado are suing the state over a law requiring them to provide gender transition services, arguing it violates their religious beliefs and medical ethics. They claim the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act forces them to perform procedures they deem harmful or unproven, including hormone therapy and surgeries, while also mandating pronoun use and public statements affirming service to all patients — directly conflicting with their professional oaths. Their case follows a recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling that upheld a children’s hospital for denying transgender youth certain treatments, reinforcing that civil rights protections apply equally. The plaintiffs hope their lawsuit will set a precedent, asserting that the First Amendment protects their right to refuse care based on deeply held convictions — sparking a national debate over religious freedom versus anti-discrimination laws in healthcare. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://gazette.com/2026/09/13/colorado-doctors-dentists-challenge-state-law-on-gender-transition-services-in-new-federal-lawsuit/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a09b1051adff58ad Report issues to [email protected].