FTC and States Sue WPATH over Deceptive Claims Regarding Treatment of Children (2026)

Government Record · Federal Trade Commission · June 17, 2026

The FTC, Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed a complaint alleging deceptive and unsubstantiated WPATH claims about necessity, effectiveness, safety, medical consensus, and medical necessity. The Commission vote was 2–0; the allegations were not a final adjudication.

The case will be decided by the court.

The FTC, Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed a complaint alleging deceptive and unsubstantiated WPATH claims about necessity, effectiveness, safety, medical consensus, and medical necessity. The Commission vote was 2–0; the allegations were not a final adjudication. Filed in the Northern District of Texas. WPATH’s same-day response disputes the allegations and jurisdiction; no final merits ruling was located through October 2026.

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