New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts as he speaks during a press conference at NYPD headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
(New York, New York) – A group of Catholic nuns in New York has filed a lawsuit challenging a state law backed by Kathy Hochul that requires gender identity policies in healthcare settings.
The plaintiffs argue the mandate conflicts with their religious beliefs and forces them to act against their faith in care decisions. State officials maintain the law is designed to ensure equal treatment and protections for all patients.
The case is expected to test the balance between religious liberty and anti-discrimination protections, a legal battleground that has seen increasing attention nationwide.
