Judge blocks Trump order aimed at care for transgender youth

Hosted by Brian Hardzinski Mar. 03, 2025 Law

A federal judge has extended a block of President Trump’s plan to withhold funding from medical institutions that provide healthcare to transgender youth.

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Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Brian Hardzinski

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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