Federal court supports Oklahoma law prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for minors
A federal appeals court affirmed an Oklahoma law on Wednesday that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors. This decision aligns with a previous ruling from the Supreme Court regarding similar legislation in Tennessee. The law, known as Oklahoma Senate Bill 613, was enacted by a Republican majority in the state legislature and signed by Governor Kevin […]
New Hampshire is the first state in the Northeast to prohibit gender-affirming care for young people.
New Hampshire has become the first state in the northeastern U.S. to prohibit gender-affirming medical care for minors after the state’s Republican leadership approved a bill banning specific medications and surgeries meant to address gender dysphoria, effective next year. Governor Kelly Ayot, a former U.S. Senator who secured the governorship last November, signed two bills […]
States with Democratic leadership oppose Trump’s limits on gender-affirming care.
A group of over a dozen Democratic attorneys announced a lawsuit on Friday against actions taken by President Trump’s administration that significantly limit access to gender-affirming healthcare for individuals under 19. The suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, targeting three specific directives. One of these is a Presidential […]
Jamie Lee Curtis, an advocate for gender-affirming surgery, claims the cosmetic surgery industry is committing ‘genocide’ against women.
Jamie Lee Curtis Critiques Cosmetic Surgery Industry Jamie Lee Curtis, an advocate for “gender-affirming” surgery, has expressed strong criticism towards the cosmetic surgery industry, characterizing its impact on women as a form of “genocide.” She highlights a shift towards an influencer-like standard of beauty, which often includes enhancements like lip fillers, and claims that this […]
Kaiser Permanente will temporarily stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients younger than 19.
Kaiser Permanente announced plans to halt gender-affirming surgeries for individuals under 19, starting next month. The nonprofit health organization, based in Oakland, California, and serving over 12 million members across eight states, cited a shifting “legal and regulatory environment” around gender-affirming care, particularly in light of recent actions by the Trump administration aimed at restricting […]
New Hampshire legislators grant final consent to the ban on gender-affirming care
On Thursday, New Hampshire lawmakers approved a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors, moving it forward to Governor Kelly Ayotte for her decision. The legislation, known as House Bill 377, includes a provision allowing minors currently receiving care to continue their treatments despite the law’s implementation. After a significant vote in the Capitol, […]
Governor of Delaware signs order to safeguard gender-affirming care
Delaware Strengthens Protections for Gender-Affirming Care On Friday, Delaware’s Democratic Governor, Matt Meyer, put pen to paper on an executive order aimed at bolstering protections for both recipients and providers of gender-affirming care. “Here in Delaware, we really value privacy, dignity, and the right for individuals to make personal medical choices. Everyone should have the […]
Delaware governor issues order to safeguard gender-affirming care
Delaware Expands Protections for Gender-Affirming Care On Friday, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer took a significant step by signing an executive order designed to enhance protections for both recipients and providers of gender-affirming care. “In Delaware, we value privacy, dignity, and the right to make personal medical decisions,” Meyer stated. “Everyone deserves the freedom to access […]
Justice Thomas pleases conservatives by rejecting input from gender-affirming care ‘experts’
Justice Clarence Thomas has expressed support for a conservative push against academic and medical expertise in a recent court decision that upheld Tennessee’s transgender youth care ban. In his opinion, Thomas argued that while certain experts support evidence for such treatments, courts should be cautious about assuming these experts are always correct. His statement sparked […]
Sotomayor expresses her ‘sadness’ about the dissent on gender-affirming care
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Dissent on Gender-Affirming Care Ban On Wednesday, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court’s most seasoned liberal member, voiced her dissent from the bench regarding the court’s decision that effectively endorses a nationwide ban on gender-affirming care. Her remarks underscored a significant disagreement within the court. Sotomayor was one of the few […]