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Federal Judges Temporarily Block Trump's Executive Order on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Two federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders against Trump’s executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.

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  1. Federal judge pauses Trump order protecting minors from trans surgery

    The injunction came out of a lawsuit filed by a group of transgender teenagers, their families, and several advocacy groups against the Trump administration’s recent executive orders on federal funding.

    Federal judge pauses Trump order protecting minors from trans surgery

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  2. Federal Judge Blocks Another Trump Executive Order

    The restraining order is nationwide in scope and will apply to institutions across the country.

    Federal Judge Blocks Another Trump Executive Order

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  3. Second Federal Judge Pauses Trump Order on Gender Care for Youth

    The decision came one day after a federal judge in Baltimore temporarily blocked the executive order in response to a separate lawsuit filed on behalf of families with transgender or nonbinary children.

    Second Federal Judge Pauses Trump Order on Gender Care for Youth

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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 3:05 AM ET

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In a significant legal victory for transgender rights, two federal judges have temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order targeting gender-affirming care for individuals under 19. The rulings, involving lawsuits filed by several states and families, emphasize the protection of equal rights and the importance of healthcare access for transgender youth. The temporary restraining orders prevent Trump's directive from taking effect, impacting federal funding for hospitals and medical institutions that provide such care.


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