Judge Blocks DOJ’s Trans Care Probe | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A Rhode Island federal judge has blocked the DOJ from accessing patient records at Rhode Island Hospital related to gender-affirming care for minors, calling the subpoena an “extraordinary invasion” of privacy. The move halts a nationwide DOJ investigation into transgender youth care, though prosecutors are already appealing. Advocates warn of deep health disparities in the community, while the legal battle over privacy vs. oversight continues. Meanwhile, Rhode Island grapples with a sewage spill devastating the quahog industry and students using musical satire to protest bus cuts. Listen in…