Supreme court blocks Trump’s bid to restrict gender care for trans prisoners
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3 outlets (The Guardian US, NYT and WSJ) are covering this story.
- The Guardian US reports: “Decision stands in contrast to recent trans rights actions from court that often sides with Trump administrationThe US supreme court went against Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday, refusin…”
- NYT reports: “Guards on the steps of the Supreme Court on Monday.”
- WSJ reports: “Court blocks the Trump administration from banning hormone treatment and gender-related accommodations for federal inmates.”
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- The Guardian US: Supreme court blocks Trump’s bid to restrict gender care for trans prisoners
- NYT: Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners
- WSJ: The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners while a legal challenge proceeds
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