Judge Blocks Trump’s Transgender Care Order as Unconstitutional
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s executive order banning federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19. The judge ruled the order unconstitutional, citing violations of the Fifth and Tenth Amendments, and argued it unfairly discriminates against transgender individuals while impacting unrelated medical treatments. The order prevents the federal government from enforcing key aspects of the executive order, allowing transgender youth to continue accessing necessary medical care. This decision followed a lawsuit filed by several states and medical professionals challenging the legality and discriminatory nature of the executive order.
John Q. Hosedrinker