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Seattle Judge Challenges Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
3/1/2025
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Story summary
- A Seattle judge has taken a stand against Trump's Justice Department, expressing concerns during a hearing on youth gender-affirming care. Judge Lauren King postponed her ruling on a temporary order that currently blocks the ban on federal funding for this essential care, as Washington State and others argue the ban is both unconstitutional and discriminatory towards transgender youth.
