transgender children

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution.

Texas ban on gender-affirming care for trans children blocked, Missouri ban allowed to take effect

By Summer Ballentine, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

Friday's opposite outcomes underscore the mixed verdict in courtrooms across the U.S. this year over a historic wave of restrictions aimed at transgender youth.

Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

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.

Judge blocks Georgia ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender children

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The law allows doctors to prescribe puberty-blocking medications, and it allows minors who are already receiving hormone therapy to continue. But it bans any new patients under 18 from starting hormone therapy.

Federal judge blocks most of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Tom Davies, Associated Press

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sought the temporary injunction in its legal challenge of the Republican-backed law, which was enacted this spring amid a national push by GOP-led legislatures to curb LGBTQ+ rights.

Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The group has been at the forefront of the conservative movement targeting books that reference race and gender identity, and electing right-wing candidates to local school boards nationwide.

As conservative adults target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe

By Annie Ma, Claudia Lauer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

As politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools — the one place all kids are supposed…

Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors and some adults

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won't be able to prescribe those gender-affirming treatments for teens and children.

Louisiana lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ+ bills that include ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards opposes the legislation, but has not said whether he would veto the bills. Republicans hold a veto-proof majority in the Legislature, and the bills passed largely along party lines.

Federal judge blocks Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

The lawsuit challenges the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the same week he announced a run for president. The ruling was narrowly focused on the three children whose parents brought the suit.