28 lawsuits initiated against providers of gender-affirming care in the US

28 lawsuits initiated against providers of gender-affirming care in the US

Discussion on Gender-Affirming Care and Its Implications When will we see acknowledgment that “gender-affirming care” might be harmful? The tragic events surrounding shootings, such as one in Minneapolis involving individuals identifying as transgender, suggest there could be serious consequences. Since 2018, there have been several incidents where those identifying as transgender were involved, yet mainstream […]

Mace confronts Jacobs on House floor regarding ‘breast jobs as gender-affirming care’ remark

Mace confronts Jacobs on House floor regarding 'breast jobs as gender-affirming care' remark

Contentious Exchange in House Over Gender-Affirming Care On Wednesday, a heated exchange erupted on the House floor between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Sarah Jacobs (D-Calif.) regarding comments made about breast enhancement being categorized as gender-affirming care. This clash occurred during discussions about amendments to the annual defense appropriations bill, where Mace was advocating […]

University of Michigan may be acting unlawfully by stopping gender-affirming care, according to the state attorney general.

University of Michigan may be acting unlawfully by stopping gender-affirming care, according to the state attorney general.

Michigan AG Criticizes University of Michigan’s Halt on Gender-Affirming Care Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has publicly condemned the University of Michigan hospital system’s recent decision to stop providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth, referring to the action as “ward disease” and possibly “illegal.” On Monday, Michigan Medicine announced it would cease all gender-affirming care […]

Court permits Arkansas to implement ban on gender-affirming care

Court permits Arkansas to implement ban on gender-affirming care

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Arkansas can proceed with a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, which had been put in place in 2021. This decision overturns a previous ruling deemed unconstitutional by a lower court, especially following a Supreme Court ruling in June. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stated […]

Federal court supports Oklahoma law prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for minors

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 […]

States with Democratic leadership oppose Trump’s limits on gender-affirming care.

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, 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 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 […]