Transgender Teens Sue Trump Administration Over Sports Ban

Two transgender teens, Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle, are leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that seeks to ban trans women and girls from participating in school sports. Filed in New Hampshire, the lawsuit claims that the order discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their rights. Represented by GLAD and the ACLU, the teens argue that the executive order and the state's Fairness in Women’s Sports Act create a hostile environment for them. The lawsuit builds upon an earlier case filed against New Hampshire's education board. In a separate legal development, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's order that aimed to end federal funding for healthcare supporting gender transitions for minors, highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding transgender rights and healthcare. Advocates stress the need for continued access to care for transgender youth, citing high rates of mental health issues among this population.