A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration's extensive efforts to obtain confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island 's largest hospital providing gender-affirming care to minors. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy's ruling on Wednesday marks another setback for the U.S. Department of Justice ( DOJ ), following at least seven other federal courts that have quashed or limited similar broad civil subpoenas issued to over 20 doctors and hospitals last summer. Judge McElroy's decision echoed concerns raised by other judges regarding the subpoenas' expansive scope. She acknowledged the Justice Department's "immense prosecutorial authority and discretion" but stated it could no longer be trusted to wield its power fairly and honestly. "DOJ has proven unworthy of this trust at every point in this case," McElroy wrote. An email seeking comment was sent to the DOJ on Thursday.…