- A federal judge has temporarily blocked restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for minors, ruling that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overstepped his authority.
- Kennedy had issued a “declaration” in 2025, claiming certain forms of affirming care were “unsafe and ineffective” and threatening to penalize doctors and hospitals supporting trans youth.
- The ruling by Oregon U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai came after 19 states and Washington, D.C., challenged Kennedy's policy in a lawsuit.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James highlighted the harm caused by the administration's attacks on trans youth, saying the decision provides clarity for patients, families, and providers.
- The ruling is seen as a big win for LGBTQ+ civil rights groups, who argue that healthcare for transgender people is essential and politicians should not dictate medical standards.
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