Indiana Governor Signs Controversial Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Republican governors in Indiana and Idaho have signed bills banning gender-affirming care for minors, making those states the latest to restrict transgender health care. More than a dozen other states are considering similar bills. Supporters argue that the banned care is irreversible or carries side effects, while opponents say such care is vital and often life-saving for trans kids. The ACLU plans to sue over both laws, arguing they violate the U.S. Constitution's equal protection guarantees as well as federal laws regarding essential medical services.