In a significant legal development, US District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy in Rhode Island has referred Justice Department (DOJ) lawyers to disciplinary proceedings for allegedly making false representations in a case concerning the medical records of transgender children and adolescents. During a hearing on May 12, Judge McElroy expressed her frustration with the DOJ's failure to provide a Texas judge with complete information before requesting the release of private medical records from Rhode Island Hospital. The DOJ's subpoena sought extensive details, including names and Social Security numbers, of minors who received gender-affirming care. McElroy criticized the DOJ's actions as a 'fishing expedition' and accused them of misleading the court, particularly by claiming that the hospital had not communicated with them regarding the subpoena. Following McElroy's ruling to quash the subpoena, the DOJ announced its intention to appeal, asserting that the judge's allegations were unfounded. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the treatment of transgender youth and the legal battles over their medical privacy.