AG ​Bonta joined a coalition of 19 AGs in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)’s clinical guidance regarding gender-affirming care. In the brief, Attorney General Bonta and the coalition argue that the FTC’s demand improperly targets reputable scientific organizations whose work is crucial to states’ efforts to promote public health.

“The Federal Trade Commission’s demand is the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to undermine crucial healthcare resources for transgender individuals and the providers they trust,” – AG Bonta