A federal judge blocked new Department of Health and Human Services rules that would have removed Obama-era protections for LGBTQ people in health care, noting that a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court contradicts the Trump rules.
Although Block's ruling offers a last-minute reprieve from the new rules going into effect, other legal battles are expected. If the rules were to take effect, they would allow the health care industry to legally discriminate against LGBTQ people by denying them care, including life-saving care unrelated to their sexual orientation or gender identities.
The legal challenge that led to the temporary injunction was brought by activist group the Human Rights Campaign on behalf of two transgender women. Alphonso David, the group's president, lauded the decision and vowed to continue efforts to fight the HHS rules and similar actions aimed at LGBTQ people.
"We are pleased the Court recognized this irrational rule for what it is: discrimination, plain and simple. LGBTQ Americans deserve the health care that they need without fear of mistreatment, harassment, or humiliation," David said in a
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