Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for adults is discriminatory and has no legitimate state interest, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
June 11 Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for adults is discriminatory and has no legitimate state interest, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
U.S. District Court for Northern Florida Judge Robert Hinkle ruled a 2023 Florida law is unconstitutional and violates the equal protection rights of transgender people.
« Florida can regulate as needed but cannot flatly deny transgender individuals safe and effective medical treatment, » Hinkle said in his decision.
