Today, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in response to Minnesota's request against an executive order aimed at ending federal funding for medical institutions providing gender-affirming care. The decision follows a lawsuit filed on February 7 by Attorney General Keith Ellison alongside the attorneys general of Washington and Oregon. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the executive order, which included provisions for criminal enforcement against medical professionals and patients involved in gender-affirming care.
Attorney General Keith Ellison stated, "I will not sit back and allow Donald Trump to harass, target, and scapegoat vulnerable young people just trying to be themselves and live their lives." He further emphasized that the temporary restraining order protects evidence-based care for transgender youth and the medical personnel who provide it. Ellison described this development as "great news" but noted it marks only the beginning of ongoing efforts to prevent changes in medical funding allocated by Congress.
Judge Lauren King of the Western District of Washington granted the temporary restraining order, noting that the president’s directive “blatantly discriminated against trans youth.” This order will remain in effect for 14 days across Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon. A hearing is scheduled for February 28 where these states will argue for a preliminary injunction against the executive order.
The official website of Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison provides contact information including its address at 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 600, St. Paul, MN 55101, phone numbers (651) 296-3353 for local calls within Twin Cities Calling Area or (800) 657-3787 outside this area, and a relay service at (800) 627-3529.
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