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Politics Jun 24

Supreme Court will hear case on law banning gender-affirming care for minors

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Sep 05

Rally after transgender kids banned from treatments in Georgia
Georgia can resume enforcing ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth, judge says

Judge Sarah Geraghty on Tuesday put her previous order blocking the ban on hold. Attorneys for Georgia had asked her to vacate the preliminary injunction because an appeals court allowed enforcement of a similar Alabama law.

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

Politics Aug 21

Jodi Womack holds a sign that reads "We Love Our Trans Youth" during a rally at the Alabama State House to draw attention to anti-transgender legislation introduced in Alabama on March 30, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. Photo by Julie Bennett/Getty Images
Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says

A trial is scheduled for April 2 on whether to permanently block the law, but the appellate decision is a boost for Alabama's efforts to keep the ban in place.

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Politics May 09

The Montana State House of Representatives votes on a bill at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana, U.S. May 2, 2023. Photo by Mike Clark/REUTERS
Transgender youth and their families sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

Two transgender children, their families and allied health care providers are challenging a Montana law that would ben gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.

By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press

Politics Aug 25

A person holds up a flag during rally to protest the Trump administration's reported transgender proposal to narrow the definition of gender to male or female at birth, at City Hall in New York City, U.S., October 24, 2018. Photo by Brendan McDermid/REUTERS
Federal appeals court says Arkansas can’t ban treatment for transgender kids

A federal appeals court has agreed with a judge's ruling preventing the state from enforcing a ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care.

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Apr 22

What medical treatments do transgender youth get?

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.

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Apr 12

Alabama families file lawsuit against state’s transgender youth treatment ban

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Families with transgender teens have sued the state of Alabama to block a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.

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Feb 04

Women fear drug they used to halt puberty led to health problems

By Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News

Despite questions about Lupron’s lasting side effects and minimal study into its safety, the FDA sped approval of the drug to market.

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Nov 27

NY will soon make it easier for trans youths to delay puberty

By Corinne Segal

Puberty can cause enormous stress for transgender youths -- but relief has come for some in the form of puberty blockers.

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