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News in English (USA) / 22.10.2026 / 07:00

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Restrictions on Transgender Inmate Care

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration by rejecting attempts to impose restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates. Multiple rulings have upheld the right to gender-affirming treatments, marking a notable split among justices, with some dissenting opinions from Justices Alito and Thomas. This decision prevents the administration from implementing policies that would deny crucial medical procedures and hormone therapies to transgender prisoners. As the court allows the continuation of these treatments for now, this action indicates a commitment to upholding established rights for transgender individuals within the prison system.
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