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Alabama cites abortion ruling to argue for transgender medication ban

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Alabama is using the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion to argue that the state should also be able to ban gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender youth.

President Biden issues executive orders to counter state actions he sees as anti-LGBTQ

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The orders seek to discourage "conversion therapy," which is a discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Judge blocks Texas from investigating families of trans youth

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender confirming care.

Why is the GOP escalating attacks on trans rights? Experts say the goal is to make sure evangelicals vote

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

The recent blitz of anti-trans bills may not align with what many Republicans believe, but party lawmakers pursue them on behalf of their most important interest group.

South Carolina governor signs bill banning transgender students from playing girls' sports

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

South Carolina's Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.

News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine

In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,…

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Alabama law criminalizing care for transgender youth faces federal test

By Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke set a hearing Thursday on a request to block enforcement of the law while it's challenged in court.

Transgender kids tend to maintain their identities as they grow up, study suggests

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

After five years, 94 percent of children studied were living as transgender and almost two-thirds were using either puberty-blocking medication or sex hormones.

Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls' sports

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports.

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.