US judge blocks Trump subpoenas into transgender care at New York hospitals
Summary
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily stopped the Justice Department from getting medical records of transgender minors who received gender-affirming care in New York. The judge ruled this could violate patient privacy and scheduled a later hearing to decide on a longer order.Key Facts
- Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued a temporary restraining order blocking subpoenas for transgender patients' medical records.
- The subpoena was issued by a grand jury in Texas but ordered to New York providers.
- The lawsuit was filed by families and patients after a hospital disclosed the subpoena.
- The judge said the subpoenas could violate privacy rights and target transgender people unfairly.
- President Donald Trump, in his second term, has pushed policies restricting transgender rights, including banning gender-affirming care for youth.
- Trump also directed the Justice Department to investigate and stop transgender healthcare practices.
- The judge's order lasts 14 days, with a hearing set for July 8 to consider extending it.
- Similar subpoenas from Texas courts have faced blocks in other states supporting transgender rights.
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