Federal judge blocks Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender treatment
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Hinkle is way out of line in striking down these restrictions. Most of the developed world has similar restrictions on these treatments, which are largely considered experimental, and are definitely not medically necessary. The courts have decided that political correctness must come before protecting kids, who are too young to consent to such irreversible treatments.
Of course these restrictions break the law. They’re not based on any legitimate medical advice, and are instead a way for Republicans to try to score political points under the guise of protecting children. DeSantis has even made anti-trans policies a focal point of his 2024 run for the presidential nomination. Thankfully, the courts can step in.