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"Legal Battles Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Spark Desperation and Discrimination"

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors has left families scrambling for solutions, with many considering leaving the state to seek care elsewhere. At least 24 states have adopted similar bans, and the ruling could have a significant impact on transgender youth across the country. Advocates are concerned about the potential negative effects on mental health and access to care, while supporters of the bans argue that they aim to protect children. The issue of bans on gender-affirming care for minors and transgender sports bans is being challenged in courts across the country.

2 years ago•Source: The Associated Press

"Ohio Moves to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults, Potentially Becoming 2nd State to Do So"

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5.825 min•2 years ago

"Ohio Moves to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults, Potentially Becoming 2nd State to Do So"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed rules that could restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender adults, making Ohio the second state to set forth such restrictions. The proposed rules would require extensive counseling and involvement of specialists before adults can receive gender-affirming medication or surgery, potentially leaving thousands of adults without access to necessary treatment. Advocates argue that the rules go beyond established standards of care and could create significant barriers to healthcare for transgender individuals, particularly those in lower-income, minority, and rural communities.

via The Associated Press

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