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Judge Blocks Trump DOJ From Trans Youth Medical Files

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 12

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A federal judge in the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Department of Justice from obtaining medical files of transgender youth from California hospitals via criminal subpoenas. This decision provides significant relief to affected families and raises broader concerns about privacy and civil liberties due to the unprecedented nature of the government's actions.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A federal judge in the Northern District of California granted a temporary restraining order, blocking hospitals in California from producing documents in response to criminal subpoenas from the Department of Justice.
  • The judge's order brings significant relief to families of transgender youth.
  • The government's actions are unprecedented and raise concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

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  • NPR

    NPR emphasizes the significant relief and ongoing struggle for families of transgender youth, highlighting the unprecedented nature and potential broad implications of the government's actions on privacy and civil liberties, following a judge's order blocking DOJ medical subpoenas.

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