Federal Judges Block Transgender Youth Care Bans in Kentucky and Tennessee

Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee have temporarily blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, just before the statutes were set to go into effect. The judges blocked portions of the laws that would have banned transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The rulings come as federal courts have consistently blocked similar bans in Republican-dominant states. The judges' decisions were seen as roadblocks to prevent young people from receiving transgender health care, and they were welcomed by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.