Overview

• Judge Robert Hinkle's decision overturns the ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.
• The ruling also removes the requirement for transgender adults to see a physician in person for transition-related care.
• Hinkle criticized state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, for discriminatory motives and misinformation.
• The decision marks the first federal court ruling on the constitutionality of such restrictions for adults.
• Florida plans to appeal the decision, maintaining that the law protects children from irreversible procedures.