A federal judge imposed a nationwide injunction against President Trump's executive order prohibiting gender-affirming care for individuals under 19. This decision, as part of the case PFLAG v. Trump, contrasts previous state-specific laws. The executive order was criticized for lacking enforcement clarity and relying on vague threats. The plaintiffs, represented by Lambda Legal and the ACLU, argued that the ban would severely harm the health and well-being of transgender youths. Judge Brendan A. Hurson emphasized the need to protect their rights, demonstrating legal opposition to the executive order's approach.
The preliminary injunction applies nationwide, marking a stark contrast to an earlier lawsuit filed by Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington, which only secured protections in those three states.
The executive order lacked a clear enforcement mechanism, relying instead on vague threats to strip federal funding from noncompliant institutions.
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