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Trump Administration's Assault on LGBTQ Rights Sparks Legal Battles

8/11/2025

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Between May and August 2025, the Trump administration launched a fierce assault on LGBTQ rights, slashing NIH funding for vital health research and banning transgender individuals from military service. The Supreme Court supported restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, while the DOJ cracked down on clinics offering this essential support, prompting sixteen states to take legal action against these measures.

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Between May and August 2025, the Trump administration launched a fierce assault on LGBTQ rights, slashing NIH funding for vital health research and banning transgender individuals from military service. The Supreme Court supported restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, while the DOJ cracked down on clinics offering this essential support, prompting sixteen states to take legal action against these measures.