Federal Judge Blocks Florida Bans for Transgender Minors

Federal Judge Blocks Florida Bans for Transgender Minors
A transgender flag sits on the grass outside of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, on May 22, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a part of a new Florida law that bans transgender procedures for minors in Florida amid ongoing litigation.

U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued the preliminary injunction (pdf) after convening a bench trial. He said a recent Florida law and recent rules issued in the state that bans transgender procedures for minors have no rational basis and are likely unconstitutional.
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