Judge Blocks Trump’s Trans Healthcare Orders In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MN — A federal judge has granted Minnesota’s request for a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking portions of President Donald Trump’s executive orders that restrict federal funding for certain medical treatments for transgender youth.

The injunction will remain in place while the state’s lawsuit challenging the orders proceeds.

"It is unlawful and grossly immoral for Donald Trump to use the power of the federal government to target and bully kids just trying to be themselves and get the care they need,” said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in a statement.

"Gender-affirming care is backed by evidence, provided by trained medical professionals, and given in close consultation with a young person’s parents or legal guardians. Singling out this kind of care and threatening the funding of medical institutions that provide it is unacceptable. I am extremely pleased that a federal judge has blocked this illegal and discriminatory policy."

Minnesota, along with Washington, Oregon, and Colorado, sued to block Trump’s Executive Orders restricting federal funding for certain medical treatments for transgender individuals. A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction affecting only these four states.

The states argued the orders unfairly target transgender individuals and that the President cannot override Congress’s funding decisions or regulate state medical practices.

The court found the states were likely to succeed in their case, ruling that the orders may violate equal protection and separation of powers.

It also cautioned against unfounded prosecutions, stating there was no evidence that medical providers in the plaintiff states were violating federal law.