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Gender-Affirming Care
Citing “Dobbs” Ruling, 19 Republican AGs Sign Letter Targeting Trans Adult Care
A new GOP target is emerging: health insurance coverage for transgender adults and their essential medical needs.
Nebraska’s New Guidelines for Trans Youth Likened to Conversion Therapy
All trans youth seeking treatment must undergo five months of therapy that is “not in a gender affirming context.”
Federal Judge Refuses to Lift Restrictions on Trans Adult Care in Florida
The law creates significant barriers for transgender adults to access hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries.
First Randomized Clinical Trial Confirms Benefits of Gender-Affirming Care
A study affirms that gender-affirming care significantly reduces suicidality and depression in transgender individuals.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
The coalition which sought to block the ban issued a statement on Thursday declaring that “the fight is far from over.”
Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.
Right-Wing Judges Are Allowing Alabama Trans Health Care Ban to Go Into Effect
Doctors or parents who administer puberty blockers or other hormonal therapy could face up to 10 years in prison.
Judge Blocks GA Ban on Hormones for Trans Youth Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
A “broad ban” on hormone treatment for trans kids isn't likely “to serve the state’s interest,” the judge said.
4 in 5 LGBTQ Americans Feel Less Safe Because of Bans on Gender-Affirming Care
Anti-LGBTQ laws and policies “codifies discrimination and stigma into law,” the Human Rights Campaign said.
House Republicans Embed Anti-LGBTQ Provisions Into Must-Pass Funding Bills
At least 45 provisions have been added that would weaken discrimination protections or restrict gender-affirming care.