The Washington University Transgender Center in St. Louis has refused to stop giving hormones and puberty blockers to minors during a state investigation into potential malpractice and abuse, much to the frustration of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

Mr. Bailey pushed back after his call for a moratorium was rejected this week by BJC Health President and CEO Richard J. Liekweg and Washington University in St. Louis Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

“The allegations that the whistleblower has brought to our attention are fri …