Event Brief
Judge Blocks FTC Probe, Cites Retaliation Claims
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping the FTC from investigating a transgender health nonprofit.
WHO: Chief Judge James E. Boasberg; Federal Trade Commission; transgender health nonprofit
WHAT: Preliminary injunction blocks the FTC from pursuing a deep-dive investigation, with the judge alleging retaliation for advocacy.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE: District of Columbia
WHY: The judge ruled the FTC appears to be illegally retaliating against the nonprofit for its advocacy.
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