Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
July 26 2023 10:45 AM
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The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.
“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.
Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill Thursday.
The list of states with bans keeps growing.