Chief U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye noted, "Plaintiffs have raised serious questions going to the merits of their claim, they have shown likely irreparable harm from enforcement of the Act, and the balance of equities and public interest weigh in the Plaintiffs' favor." This emphasizes the court's recognition of the significant impact the law could have on transgender inmates needing gender-affirming care.
Paul Carlos Southwick, ACLU of Idaho's legal director, stated, "We are thrilled that the judge recognized the real and unnecessary harm that Idaho's incarcerated people would suffer if suddenly cut off from their prescribed medication." His statement highlights the importance of access to healthcare for incarcerated individuals, particularly for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Katie Heredia, the primary plaintiff, emphasized, "I'm not [a plaintiff] because I want recognition. I'm doing it because it has to be done. We are just normal people who happen to be transgender, and we deserve care like everyone else.
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