A federal judge's ruling in Baltimore has confirmed that federal funding for hospitals providing gender-transition treatments to people under 19 will continue. This decision blocks a Trump administration initiative aimed at withholding funds from hospitals unless they cease these treatments. The ruling expands protections that had previously only applied to a few states, emphasizing the legal challenges against the executive orders that threaten the healthcare access of transgender youth. The case was supported by six transgender individuals and advocacy groups, highlighting the importance of access to necessary medical treatments for this vulnerable population.
Federal funding for hospitals providing gender-transition treatments for individuals under 19 will remain intact following a Baltimore federal court's ruling blocking Trump administration efforts to withhold funds.
The court's decision expands the pause on Trump's plan to withdraw support from hospitals across all states, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges to the administration's executive orders.
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