Court Upholds Indiana's Ban on Youth Gender Transition Treatments

A federal appeals court has upheld an Indiana law banning puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors, aligning with similar laws in other Republican-led states. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision may influence a pending U.S. Supreme Court case on a similar Tennessee law. The court rejected arguments that the law discriminates based on sex or infringes on parental rights. The ruling reflects ongoing national debates over transgender healthcare for minors, with proponents citing child protection and opponents highlighting mental health benefits.