Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from stopping transgender inmate hormone treatments
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration must continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons.
Lower court order stands
The justices declined to lift a lower judge's block on the policy. Two conservative justices, Thomas and Alito, issued dissents against the decision. The administration had asked the court to stop providing hormone treatments and certain surgeries.
Policy changes remain paused
Officials cannot taper treatments for inmates currently receiving them at this time. Litigation regarding efforts to change the policy continues in other courts. The Bureau of Prisons must maintain its current approach while legal challenges proceed.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Hill
Supreme Court won’t revive Trump administration’s transgender inmate policy; Thomas, Alito dissent
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NPR
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
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