Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Anti-Trans Healthcare Rule

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from removing nondiscrimination protections for trans patients in the healthcare sector, including doctors, hospitals and healthcare insurance companies.

U.S. District Judge Frederic Block found that the new proposed regulation violates the existing landmark ruling of the Supreme Court, and has temporarily blocked the new rule.

In his order, the judge elaborated on his decision to intervene; “When the Supreme Court announces a major decision, it seems a sensible thing to pause and reflect on the decision’s impact,” continuing on to say, “Since HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) has been unwilling to take that path voluntarily, the court now imposes it.”

Several LGBT+ organisations in the U.S.A. issued a lawsuit against the Trump administration rule, including the Human Rights Campaign. The advocacy group filed the lawsuit on behalf of Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker and Cecilia Gentili who are two trans women of colour.

In a statement, the Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David said: “We are pleased the Court recognized this irrational rule for what it is: discrimination, plain and simple. LGBTQ Americans deserve the healthcare that they need without fear of mistreatment, harassment, or humiliation.

“This rule should be permanently tossed out and we will fight in court to ensure that it is.”

In a statement, Speaker Nancy Pelosi applauded the Monday ruling calling it “a victory for the L.G.B.T.Q. community and the rule of law.”

As ‘Gay Times’ report, the HHS rule was set to take effect on August 18. However, while its enactment has been delayed and the injunction may be a welcomed intervention for many, the case must go ahead before a final outcome is reached.

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