Overview

• The Biden administration's rule aimed to extend anti-discrimination protections to transgender patients under the Affordable Care Act.
• Fifteen Republican-led states challenged the rule, arguing it imposed undue financial burdens and exceeded federal authority.
• The judge's decision references the Supreme Court's recent limitation on the power of federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws.
• The injunction temporarily prevents the enforcement of the rule, which was set to take effect this week.
• LGBTQ+ advocacy groups criticize the ruling, emphasizing the need for healthcare access for all individuals.