Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical treatments for transgender inmates

TL;DR

The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to revive a Bureau of Prisons policy limiting care for transgender inmates.
A federal district court had previously blocked the policy, ordering the Bureau of Prisons to continue providing medical care to transgender inmates.
The policy, which excludes surgeries, hormone therapy, and social accommodations, was challenged by inmates diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
The Justice Department argues the district court is overstepping by substituting its judgment for the agency's policy, which they claim is crucial for institutional security.
An appeals court had previously declined to restore the policy during ongoing proceedings.

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