Judge Hears Battle Over Trans Kids' Records

A federal judge in Baltimore heard a high-stakes battle over transgender youth medical records, as 12 families sue the Trump administration for issuing nationwide subpoenas they say are politically motivated to shut down transgender healthcare. The families argue the Justice Department’s actions violate constitutional rights and intimidate doctors and parents, while the government defends the subpoenas as part of a legitimate investigation into off-label use of puberty blockers. The judge declined to rule, noting the unprecedented scope of the subpoenas and the families’ urgent concerns — leaving the future of transgender care for minors hanging in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5489890a2ea0d348