A Texas doctor who exposed a children’s hospital secretly performing transgender procedures on minors now faces federal prison time in what critics are calling blatant political retaliation by the Biden DOJ.
Story Snapshot
- Dr. Eithan Haim indicted for alleged HIPAA violations after revealing Texas Children’s Hospital continued gender treatments on minors despite public claims it had stopped
- Whistleblower faces up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine despite releasing no patient-identifiable information
- Lead prosecutor Tina Ansari accused of misleading grand jury and has history of Democratic donations totaling over $11,000
- Senator Josh Hawley condemns case as abuse of power to silence whistleblowers protecting children
Whistleblower Exposes Hospital’s Deception on Child Gender Treatments
Dr. Eithan Haim discovered Texas Children’s Hospital was covertly continuing gender-affirming procedures on minors after publicly assuring Texas lawmakers and Attorney General Ken Paxton it had ceased such treatments in compliance with state law. In 2022, Haim provided fully redacted medical records to journalist Christopher Rufo, documenting the hospital’s administration of puberty blockers and hormone implants to children. No patient names or identifying information appeared in the disclosed documents, yet the Biden Department of Justice launched an investigation that culminated in federal charges against the physician.
Federal Indictment Shifts Claims Amid Mounting Evidence
The DOJ initially charged Haim with accessing patient records under “false pretenses” after his residency ended in January 2021, claiming he had no legitimate reason to view the files. Hospital records later contradicted this narrative, showing Haim continued treating patients at the facility after completing his surgical rotation. On October 10, prosecutors filed a superseding indictment through Assistant U.S. Attorney Tina Ansari that removed references to unauthorized access but maintained the false pretenses claim while adding allegations of “malicious harm” to the hospital. Defense attorney Marcella Burke characterized the prosecution as targeting “a non-existent crime” through either reckless or malicious intent.
Prosecutor Faces Ethics Complaints Over Grand Jury Conduct
A former Department of Justice lawyer filed ethics complaints with both the Texas Bar and DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility, alleging Ansari misled the grand jury about Haim’s patient status and access rights. The complaints highlight that Ansari has contributed $11,350 to Democratic political campaigns and faced bar suspension in Washington State. Legal scholar Ed Whelan noted the timing and nature of the prosecution suggests ideological targeting of a whistleblower who opposed transgender medical interventions on children. Haim’s legal team filed motions demanding access to grand jury materials and accused prosecutors of sponsoring false information to secure the indictment.
National Pattern of Selective DOJ Enforcement Emerges
Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray condemning the indictment as an abuse of power designed to silence whistleblowers. Hawley pointed to an emerging international consensus against youth gender medicine, noting that countries including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Finland have restricted such practices due to documented risks. The senator demanded document preservation and criticized what he described as the Biden administration’s pattern of prosecuting political opponents while ignoring crimes like pregnancy center vandalism and arson. This selective enforcement mirrors the DOJ’s aggressive pursuit of pro-life activists under the FACE Act while overlooking attacks on crisis pregnancy centers.
Chilling Effect on Healthcare Whistleblowers Protecting Children
The prosecution threatens to deter future whistleblowers in the healthcare sector from exposing practices that violate state law or endanger vulnerable populations. Texas implemented Senate Bill 14 banning gender-affirming care for minors, yet Texas Children’s Hospital apparently continued procedures while misleading state officials about compliance. Haim’s willingness to document these violations came at significant personal cost, including mounting legal expenses and the prospect of a decade in federal prison. Conservative advocates argue this case exemplifies government overreach that prioritizes radical gender ideology over child protection and parental rights.
Case Reveals Broader Assault on Traditional Values
This prosecution represents more than an isolated legal dispute—it exposes the previous administration’s weaponization of federal law enforcement against Americans who challenge progressive orthodoxy on gender. The Biden DOJ pursued a physician who protected children from experimental medical interventions while simultaneously demonstrating little interest in prosecuting actual threats to healthcare facilities. As the Trump administration now takes office, cases like Haim’s underscore the urgent need to restore impartial justice and end the politicization of federal agencies. The outcome will signal whether whistleblowers can safely expose practices that violate both state law and common-sense protections for minors without facing federal retaliation.
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Biden-Harris DOJ Prosecutor Targets Trans Whistleblower Doctor Again – Heritage Foundation
