Federal Judges Temporarily Block Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in Kentucky and Tennessee

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a portion of Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth just hours before it was set to go into effect. Advocates are relieved by the court order but express concerns about the potential impact on trans kids who currently receive treatment in Kentucky. The ban would force some to lower their hormone levels or travel out of state for care. Supporters of the ban argue it protects children from harm and regret, while opponents emphasize the extensive vetting process trans kids go through before receiving gender-affirming care. The legal battle over the ban continues.