ANN ARBOR, MI — Transgender pride flags lined the corner of Fuller Road and Medical Center Drive Thursday as community advocates chanted phrases like “Shame on you” and “We will not back down” while facing the University of Michigan’s medical campus.

Over 100 students and community leaders gathered Thursday, Sept. 11, to confront Michigan Medicine for ending gender-affirming care for people under 19.

Speakers expressed both frustration with the university for its compliance with federal policy changes under President Donald Trump and support for transgender youth.

“We have seen time and time again that institutions like Michigan Medicine with deep financial ties and interests with the federal government will not protect us from the Trump administration’s agenda,” said Rhea Chappell, co-

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