Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for Transgender Patient Records in Rhode Island
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's request for confidential transgender patient records from Rhode Island's largest hospital, which provides gender-affirming care to minors. This decision by U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks a significant setback for the U.S. Department of Justice, which has faced similar rulings from at least seven other federal courts. The subpoenas demanded personal information such as birthdates, social security numbers, and addresses of patients who received gender-affirming care. The Justice Department argued that the information was necessary to investigate potential fraud or unlawful drug promotion. However, the judge questioned the administration's motives, noting its public stance against gender-affirming care for minors. 
