Overview

• Judge Robert Hinkle ruled against parts of Florida's law restricting gender-affirming care for minors and adults.
• The law, passed in 2023, banned puberty blockers for minors and imposed restrictions on care for transgender adults.
• Governor DeSantis criticized the ruling and emphasized the state's right to protect children from irreversible procedures.
• The decision is part of a broader national debate on transgender rights and healthcare legislation.
• DeSantis plans to appeal, referencing similar cases where higher courts have upheld such laws.