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Letitia James Declares Sovereign Independence from Federal Law—NY Hospitals Confused but Afraid to Ask Questions

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In a stunning display of political gymnastics that would make Simone Biles jealous, New York Attorney General Letitia James has boldly declared that state law now trumps federal orders. Apparently, constitutional law is just a vibe in New York—subject to change based on the latest MSNBC segment.


James, with the steely determination of a bureaucrat who just discovered a new way to sue Donald Trump, warned New York hospitals that complying with Trump’s executive order to end so-called “gender-affirming treatments” for minors could “violate state law.”


Translation: "Ignore the sitting U.S. president, or else."


Now, for those unfamiliar with the latest legal wizardry coming out of the Empire State, this means that New York hospitals are legally required to pretend that biology is optional, but they should under no circumstances comply with an executive order issued by the U.S. government.


Because, of course, the real danger here isn’t permanently altering children’s bodies with irreversible drugs and surgeries—it’s hospitals obeying federal law.


Hospitals Caught in Legal Limbo


New York’s medical professionals, already overburdened by insurance paperwork, patient lawsuits, and the existential dread of working in a state that punishes them for, well, practicing medicine, now have an additional challenge: figuring out which government they’re actually supposed to listen to.


One anonymous hospital administrator, speaking under the condition of not wanting to be politically canceled, summarized the confusion:


"So let me get this straight—if I follow the executive order, I’m breaking state law. But if I ignore it, I could be in trouble with the feds? What’s the plan here—just pretend I didn’t see the memo and blame it on a spam filter?"


Another hospital CEO tried calling James’s office for clarification but was immediately placed on hold with an automated message saying, "Your call is very important to us. Please hold while we check with The View for our latest legal interpretation."


Legal Precedent? Who Needs That!


Legal scholars are perplexed. For years, Democrats have passionately argued that "federal law supersedes state law"—especially when they’re forcing conservative states to comply with open-border policies, abortion mandates, or vaccine requirements. But apparently, the moment a Republican president issues an executive order, that logic mysteriously evaporates.


One legal expert weighed in:


"The last time a state openly defied federal law this aggressively, it was 1861, and let’s just say it didn’t end well. But hey, maybe New York has a secret Supreme Court ruling tucked away that lets them opt out of laws they don’t like. I’d love to read that footnote."


What Happens Next?

For now, the New York Attorney General’s Office is doubling down, assuring hospitals that if they just ignore federal law and do what she says, everything will be fine.


"We simply won’t prosecute you if you comply with state law instead of Trump’s order," a spokesperson explained. "That is, until we decide we don’t like something else you’re doing. Then you’re on your own."


Meanwhile, sources confirm that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking notes on this legal strategy, reportedly whispering to staff, "So we can just ignore federal orders we don’t like? Fascinating…"


As of now, New York hospitals are left to navigate this legal minefield the best they can. But one thing is clear: when it comes to following the law, Letitia James believes the rules are subject to personal interpretation—so long as it aligns with her progressive ideology.


In the meantime, if you’re a medical professional in New York, you might want to start looking for a second opinion—preferably from a state that hasn’t gone completely off the legal deep end.





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