Federal judge blocks Trump order on health care for transgender youth
Briefly

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's executive orders aimed at transgender individuals, particularly those affecting their healthcare. U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson highlighted the risks involved if healthcare for transgender individuals is abruptly terminated, citing significantly higher rates of suicide, poverty, and drug addiction in this community. The ruling follows lawsuits filed by transgender minors and advocacy groups challenging the orders, which have already led to disruptions in gender transition care, creating uncertainty for patients and their families.
This is a population with an extremely higher rate for suicide, poverty, unemployment, drug addiction. Abruptly stopping their health treatments... would be "horribly dangerous."
Transgender minors and advocacy groups sought an injunction to roll back orders Trump signed to officially recognize only male and female sexes...
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