Hinkle in June issued an injunction against the restrictions, finding, in part, that they were motivated by “animus” toward transgender people and violated equal-protection rights.
The stay means the restrictions can take effect while the appeals court considers an underlying appeal of Hinkle’s decision TALLAHASSEE , Fla. - A federal appeals court has at least temporarily allowed Florida to move forward with restrictions on treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has long disputed arguments about the effectiveness of gender-dysphoria treatments, particularly for minors. The appeals-court majority said Florida would suffer harm if it could not enforce the restrictions. “On balance, evidence in the record demonstrates that the plaintiffs and class members would suffer if the stay were granted — withholding access to gender-affirming care would cause needless suffering,” Wilson wrote. “In contrast, denying the stay would support a ruling grounded in the public interest. This matter is a medical issue, where patients are best left to make decisions alongside health professionals, with access to complete, unbiased information, as needed.
Attorneys for a transgender man and parents of trans children filed the class-action lawsuit challenging the Florida restrictions. In a 101-page ruling, Hinkle wrote that “gender identity is real” and likened opposition to transgender people to racism and misogyny.
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