Federal Judges Block Transgender Care Bans for Minors in Kentucky and Tennessee

Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee have temporarily blocked laws that would ban gender-transition care for minors, extending a winning streak for transgender-rights advocates. The rulings come as part of a wave of legislation targeting transgender people that has been halted by the judiciary. The judges cited concerns over constitutionality and discrimination, noting that major health organizations consider transition care safe for teenagers. While bans on transition surgeries for minors will go into effect in both states, the rulings preserve access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth.