Trump’s Anti-Trans Rules Blocked At the Last Minute

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s proposed new guidelines that would have rolled back Obama era healthcare protections for transgender people.

The new guidelines were set to take effect on Tuesday.

The now blocked guidelines would have allowed hospitals and healthcare providers to deny service to individuals based on real or perceived transgender identity. The proposal unnerved health experts who worried vulnerable populations would face further risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.

OUR HEALTH MATTERS: @bsclehighvalley is excited to present Pennsylvania’s 2025 LGBTQIA+ Health Summit. Held at the Mack Truck Experience Center in Allentown, PA, on June 3, 2025, this summit features expert speakers and findings from the 2024 PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment. Attendees will learn critical information on the health and wellness needs of LGBTQIA+ Pennsylvanians. For more information, including how to register, visit link in bio. ...

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Nearly 80 public officials, including PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton and Mayor Ed Gainey, and 38 organizations have joined in a letter sent to UPMC demanding the healthcare giant continue saving the lives of transgender youth. Full article link in bio. ...

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