A federal judge in Seattle issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from hospitals in Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, and Colorado that offer gender-transition treatment for individuals under 19. This decision challenges a key effort of the Trump administration to limit recognition of transgender identities. Judge Lauren King noted that the administration's actions potentially violate constitutional principles, particularly regarding the separation of powers and equal protection rights under the Fifth Amendment. The ruling reinforces checks and balances within the government, emphasizing the importance of congressional authority.
"The court's holding here is not about the policy goals that President Trump seeks to advance; rather, it is about reaffirming the structural integrity of the Constitution by ensuring that executive action respects congressional authority."
"Judge King said that Mr. Trump's order likely violates the separation of powers between the executive branch and Congress, and the Fifth Amendment's equal protection guarantees to youth seeking gender-related treatments."
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