Court Upholds Alabama's Ban on Treatments for Trans Children

A federal appeals court has ruled that Alabama can enforce a ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children, marking a victory for gender-affirming care restrictions adopted by Republican-led states. The decision leaves families of transgender children scrambling for care, as the ban threatens doctors with prison time. Advocacy groups have vowed to continue the fight, arguing that parents should have the right to make medical decisions for their children. Major medical groups oppose the bans, stating that treatments are safe if properly administered. This ruling follows a series of decisions against similar bans in other states.