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Appeals Court Upholds Transgender Rights Amid Trump Administration's Challenges

4/20/2025

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A California federal appeals court has stood firm in defending transgender military service members by rejecting the Trump administration's ban. As the Supreme Court prepares to address parental rights over LGBTQ+ books in schools, advocates are alarmed by new guidance from the Trump administration that could compromise patient privacy for those seeking gender-affirming care.

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A California federal appeals court has stood firm in defending transgender military service members by rejecting the Trump administration's ban. As the Supreme Court prepares to address parental rights over LGBTQ+ books in schools, advocates are alarmed by new guidance from the Trump administration that could compromise patient privacy for those seeking gender-affirming care.