Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked
This week, a judge temporarily blocked Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for kids. It's seen as a win for trans rights but a chilling effect has left some providers and families confused on care.
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In Florida, families of transgender youth are trying to figure out what a federal judge's ruling this week means for them.
In scathing terms, Judge Robert Hinkle eviscerated the reasoning behind Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors, and he indicated that going forward, the ban will likely be found unconstitutional.
But when he issued his preliminary injunction, Judge Hinkle only listed the three families who filed suit.
That's caused both confusion and hope for other families, and for the medical providers who treat trans youth.
One family's dilemma
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