OCR investigating Michigan health system over possible violation of 'Church Amendments'

The HHS Office for Civil Rights said it is investigating a "major" health system in Michigan that may have fired an employee for refusing to use a patient's preferred pronouns—meaning those that align with gender identity rather than biological sex. The agency contends that such compelled speech may violate federal laws protecting religious freedom.

PHOTO GALLERY: AMA House of Delegates meeting

The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) 2025 annual meeting where U.S. healthcare policy the AMA advocates for is formulated. #AMA #AMA2025

These images were taken at the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Chicago. This annual meeting brings together representatives from across the House of Medicine to propose, debate and vote on resolutions that shape AMA policy. Once adopted, these resolutions guide the group's advocacy efforts on healthcare issues—whether in Congress, state legislatures or in formal recommendations to regulatory agencies.