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health-and-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Seventh Circuit Upholds Indiana's Ban on Gender-Transitioning Treatments for Minors"

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago has ruled to stay the preliminary injunction on Indiana's ban on transition care for minors, allowing the law to take effect immediately. The law, known as SEA 480, prohibits physicians from providing minors with treatments such as puberty blocking medication, hormone therapy, and surgery intended to help transition genders. The ACLU expressed disappointment and vowed to continue challenging the law, while Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita applauded the ruling, stating that the ban on gender transition procedures for minors is a common-sense measure.

via CNN|

#aclu #appeals-court #health-and-politics

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Urged to Block Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

Transgender youth and their families in Tennessee have petitioned the Supreme Court to block the state's ban on transition care for minors, marking the first time the issue has reached the nation's highest court. The bans, which prohibit minors from receiving transition care including hormone therapy and puberty blockers, have created a complicated legal landscape for transgender children and their families. If the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case, its ruling would have implications for legal challenges in over 20 states that have passed similar bans. Conservative lawmakers argue that the bans are necessary to prevent risky and unproven medical procedures, while transgender people and their families argue that the laws deny them essential care and violate their constitutional rights.

via The New York Times|

#bans #lgbtq-rights #supreme-court

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Montana's Ban on Transition Care for Minors Halted by Legal Action

A state judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a law that would have banned transition care for children under 18, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs demonstrated they would likely suffer irreparable harm if the law went into effect, and that the legislative debate over the bill was filled with animus towards transgender individuals. The ban had sparked a contentious debate in Montana, and this ruling is part of a larger legal fight playing out across the country over bans on transgender care for minors.

via The New York Times|

#lawsuit #lgbtq-rights #medical-procedures

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Governor Edwards Defends LGBTQ+ Rights, Vetoes Discriminatory Bills

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a ban on gender-transition care for transgender minors, as well as two other bills related to gender expression and sexual orientation in schools. The ban would have prohibited hormone treatments, puberty blockers, and gender-transition surgery for individuals under 18. Proponents argue that such measures protect children from risky and unproven treatments, while opponents view them as discriminatory. The bills had passed the Republican-dominated Legislature, but the governor's veto can be overridden in a special session.

via The New York Times|

#governor-john-bel-edwards #louisiana #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Missouri lawmakers pass bill banning transgender care and athletics.

Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that bans transition care for transgender youth, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries. The bill allows young people already receiving hormone treatments and puberty blockers to continue doing so, and the portion of the bill restricting hormone treatment and puberty blockers would expire in 2027. The measure would also ban transition surgeries for adult prisoners. The bill comes amid a national push by conservatives to limit access to medical care for transgender children, and at least 13 states have enacted laws or policies aimed at banning or severely limiting those treatments.

via The New York Times|

#lgbtq-rights #medical-care #missouri