A federal judge in Maryland has blocked Donald Trump's executive order that threatened to withhold federal funding from medical providers offering gender-affirming care to individuals under 19. The judge's preliminary injunction prevents enforcement of the order while a lawsuit proceeds, highlighting concerns over the disruption to patient care and critical research. Filed by transgender young adults and advocacy organizations, the lawsuit argues that the executive order violates the rights of patients and health professionals by limiting essential healthcare services based on gender identity.
U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson ruled that Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care threatens patient treatment, essential research, and many federally funded medical programs.
The plaintiffs, including transgender individuals and support organizations, have demonstrated a strong likelihood of success in their lawsuit challenging the federal policy concerning gender-affirming care.
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