In the court filings, emails reveal that concerns were raised about specific minimum ages for treatment listed in Dr. Levine’s guidelines for transgender care. The chief of staff expressed worry that these age listings could lead to harmful legislation for trans care and suggested removing them to avoid negative outcomes. Additionally, the emails discussed how the guidelines were consensus-based but lacked evidence to support recommendations, prompting a 12-point strategic plan to promote them.
The filings also mentioned that the American Academy of Pediatrics threatened to oppose the guidelines if minimum age recommendations were upheld. Concerns were raised about potential legal implications and how language in the guidelines could be spun by lawmakers. Despite these concerns, WPATH did not respond to requests for comment from CNA.
