Federal Judge Overturns Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors.

A federal judge has ruled that a 2021 Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional and violates the rights of doctors and transgender people. The law was the first in the US to block medical treatment for transitioning young people. The ruling affects only Arkansas for now, but its impact is expected to extend further, particularly once it is appealed. At least 20 additional states had enacted restrictions or bans on gender-affirming care as of June 20, according to data compiled by the ACLU.