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Commentary: These federal judges are building a legal wall against Trump's assault on transgender rights
- Federal judges blocked subpoenas targeting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia over gender-affirming care records.
- Boston and Seattle judges nullified or narrowed subpoenas seeking patient and staff records related to gender-affirming care.
- Seattle judge Whitehead blocked a subpoena against QueerDoc to protect patient privacy and lawful care.
- Judges criticized DOJ filings for alleged misstatements, flagging possible perjury issues.
- The cases reflect the broader fight over gender-affirming care amid state and federal clashes.
- Judges emphasized that state authority governs medical care, not federal decrees.
- DOJ officials defended policies but faced scrutiny over statements in court filings.
- The rulings cited privacy and risk of intimidation as reasons to limit federal subpoenas.
- The landmark cases underscore ongoing political battles over transgender rights.
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