"Legal Battle Over Transgender Health Care for Minors Reaches Texas Supreme Court"

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The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear a legal challenge to a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, which prohibits doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. The law, passed by Republican lawmakers, has sparked a legal battle as families argue it violates parental rights and discriminates against transgender children. This case reflects a broader national debate over access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, with similar legal battles unfolding in other states.
Topics:nation#gender-affirming-care#legal-healthcare#medical-discrimination#parental-rights#texas-supreme-court#transgender-youth
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