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

Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee have temporarily blocked some restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, including hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The courts described these treatments as "appropriate and medically necessary" in some cases. While the bans on surgeries for minors were not blocked, the judges expressed skepticism towards the states' arguments. Conservative states have been passing laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, but many of these bans have faced legal challenges and have been struck down by federal courts. The litigation between the states and plaintiffs is ongoing, and the blocks could be reversed.