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Federal judge halts Trump's order on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge in Seattle is set to rule on whether to block an executive order by President Joe Biden that aims to protect access to gender-affirming care. This order, issued in June, directs federal agencies to ensure that transgender individuals have access to necessary medical care, including hormone therapy and surgeries. The lawsuit challenging this order was filed by a group of states led by Arkansas, arguing that the directive infringes on states' rights to regulate medical practices within their borders. The contention revolves around whether the federal government can override state laws that might restrict or ban such care, particularly for minors. The decision could have significant implications for transgender healthcare rights across the U.S.

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