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Washington judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban, says it's unconstitutional in multiple ways

  • A federal judge in Washington blocked President Donald Trump's executive order limiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, ruling it unconstitutional in multiple ways.
  • U.S. District Judge Lauren King granted a temporary restraining order halting the order, which aimed to cut federal funding for care to minors.
  • The lawsuit was brought by the Democratic attorneys general of Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, and three doctors, claiming the order violates constitutional protections.
  • Judge King stated that the order unlawfully targeted transgender people and exceeded presidential authority, violating the separation of powers.
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The Free Press (Tampa)The Free Press (Tampa)

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Rips Judge On Trans Military Ban Ruling, Calls It ‘Stupid’ And ‘100% Wrong’

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) delivered a scathing critique of a federal judge’s ruling on former President Donald Trump’s transgender military ban, calling the decision “stupid” and “100% wrong.” Hawley’s remarks came as the Trump administration reaffirmed its commitment to restoring biological truth and common sense… Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Rips Judge On Trans Military Ban Ruling, Calls It ‘Stupid’ And ‘100% Wrong’

·Tampa, United States
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Trump Banned Gender-Affirming Care for Teens. Now, These Families Are in Chaos

Even in blue states like New York, kids and their parents deal with canceled appointments and uncertainty.

·Los Angeles, United States
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The New YorkerThe New Yorker

The Consequences of Trump’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

From the February 19, 2025, edition of The New Yorker newsletter: Emily Witt on what’s next for trans kids. Plus: how South Africa’s history informs the MAGA worldview; Roz Chast on George Booth; and tuning out Trump 2.0.

·New York, United States
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The AdvocateThe Advocate

Washington judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban, says it's unconstitutional in multiple ways

A federal judge in Washington state has blocked a key part of President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, ruling that it is unconstitutional. This marks the second time in a week that a judge has stood in the way of Trump’s attacks on trans kids.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.U.S. District Judge Lauren Kin…

·Los Angeles, United States
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Trans Rights Win Big As Judge Blocks Trump’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Donald Trump’s gender-affirming care ban faces another blow. Federal Judge Lauren King issued a temporary injunction against the president’s executive order, which sought to block federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care. This is the second court ruling to halt Trump’s controversial ban. Judge King, appointed by Joe Biden, supported a lawsuit filed by […]

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The Advocate broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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