A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting transgender health care for individuals under 19, citing harm to trans teens and young adults who had their care suspended. The judge questioned the government’s argument that the order is not a nationwide ban on care but a “general policy directive.” The ACLU, representing the plaintiffs, argued that the order caused fear and confusion among transgender youth and providers. The White House defended the order, claiming it prevents harm to children, while hospitals in multiple states suspended transition-related care for minors.
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Trans people, local governments and educators face rising anti-LGBTQ hate, GLAAD report finds
SummaryA report by GLAAD reveals 932 anti-LGBTQ incidents in the U.S. from May 2024 to May 2025, with over half targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. Notably, incidents against drag performers dropped significantly, while attacks on local governments and educators increased, reflecting shifting extremist focuses. GLAAD emphasizes that these tracked incidents are just a fraction of the actual anti-LGBTQ hate experienced, especially during Pride Month, highlighting the resilience...
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