Court Rules Against Biden Admin on Trans Surgery Coverage

A federal court decision exempts Christian employers from providing insurance coverage for transgender surgeries, citing religious freedom protections.

A federal district court ruled that the Biden administration cannot compel Christian employers to provide health insurance coverage for transgender surgeries, citing religious freedom.
The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the Christian Employers Alliance against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services.
The court found that enforcing such mandates would violate the religious beliefs of employers and healthcare providers.
The decision has been celebrated by religious groups, while the EEOC and HHS have not yet responded to requests for comment.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedom and anti-discrimination protections in the U.S.