September 15, 2026
A case deemed moot by the Seventh Circuit nonetheless drew commentary Monday from several judges on the court, with four calling an injunction that blocked Florida from pursuing a state court suit over youth gender-affirming care a "grievous blow" to federalism, while others said federal intervention is a "constitutional safety valve" against bad-faith prosecutions.
August 11, 2026
An Illinois federal judge questioned Tuesday what would become of a pending appeal before the full Seventh Circuit if he allows the American Academy of Pediatrics to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its challenge to a Florida racketeering probe over the medical group's gender-affirming care guidelines, an issue one attorney predicted would be "hotly contested."
July 09, 2026
The full Seventh Circuit will hear Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's initial appeal of a lower court's injunction blocking his state court lawsuit targeting medical groups' policies on youth gender-affirming care, drawing a dissent Wednesday from four judges who say the unusual move bypasses standard appellate procedure.
June 22, 2026
A split Seventh Circuit on Monday refused to pause an Illinois federal judge's preliminary injunction blocking the lawsuit from Florida's attorney general targeting medical groups' policies on youth gender-affirming care while the Sunshine State official appeals.
June 09, 2026
Law360 Healthcare Authority looks at an emergency request related to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Rhode Island judge's referral of Justice Department attorneys to a disciplinary committee, and other top news of the past week.
June 03, 2026
An Illinois federal judge blocked the Florida attorney general's lawsuit targeting medical groups' policies on youth gender-affirming care, saying there's sufficient jurisdiction over Sunshine State officials because of a potential nationwide chilling effect the enforcement action caused.