The mandate that doctors perform gender-transition surgeries upon the referral of a mental health professional—despite objections that the doctor may have to the procedure—dates back to the Obama administration.

The mandate that doctors perform gender-transition surgeries upon the referral of a mental health professional — despite objections that the doctor may have to the procedure — dates back to the Obama administration.

A coalition of Catholic organizations representing hospitals, doctors, and clinics, joined in part by the state of North Dakota, had challenged the mandate in court.