Three Democratic states sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown filed the federal lawsuit in the Western District of Washington.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced on Friday morning a multi-state federal lawsuit to halt President Donald Trump's executive order that threatens to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.

The Trump administration is offering buyouts to federal workers as part of an effort to downsize the government. An email reportedly sent to millions of employees Tuesday is offering to buy them out if they resign by next Thursday. Those who choose to leave will receive about eight months of pay.

The complaint, filed with Washington state and Minnesota, argues that the order discriminates against transgender people.

Hospitals across the country have stopped providing hormone therapy and other treatments for minors after Trump threatened a loss of federal funds.

After President Trump signed an executive relating to transgender health care, families across the state are grappling with the impact. One Boulder family, fearful for their safety and access to care,