Federal judge issues preliminary injunction for transgender inmates' hormone therapy in Idaho amid House Bill 668 restriction.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction allowing transgender inmates in Idaho to continue receiving hormone therapy despite House Bill 668, which restricts state funds for gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, led by two transgender women, claims the law violates the Eighth Amendment by denying necessary medical treatment. While the injunction applies to incarcerated individuals, the law still affects non-incarcerated individuals with gender dysphoria.

September 04, 2024
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