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Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy's Gender-Affirming Care Limits

3/24/2026

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A federal judge in Oregon ruled against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s declaration to limit gender-affirming care for minors, stating he overstepped his authority.
The court's decision supports Wisconsin and 20 other states, which argued the declaration threatened healthcare providers with loss of federal funding.
Major medical organizations criticized the declaration, affirming that gender-affirming care is safe and effective.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling, which advocates claim protects access to essential healthcare for transgender youth.

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A federal judge in Oregon ruled against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s declaration to limit gender-affirming care for minors, stating he overstepped his authority.
The court's decision supports Wisconsin and 20 other states, which argued the declaration threatened healthcare providers with loss of federal funding.
Major medical organizations criticized the declaration, affirming that gender-affirming care is safe and effective.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling, which advocates claim protects access to essential healthcare for transgender youth.