Detransistioner against gender-affirming care for minors
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court began oral arguments in United States v. Scumetti. This is related to a 2023 Tennessee law that prohibits medical professionals from administering gender-affirming care to minors, such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy. Max Lazzaraa 28-year-old Seattle woman who medically transitioned to male at age 16 and was detransitioned several […]
US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care | US supreme court
Conservative justices are poised to uphold a Tennessee law barring transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the policy. It seems like there is. Plaintiffs in United States v. Scrumetti, first filed last year by three transgender youth and their parents, argue that […]
Supreme Court appears divided over state bans on gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the constitutionality of a state law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, a politically charged issue dealing with transgender rights. The justices heard tense oral arguments lasting about two and a half hours over a challenge to Tennessee's law. At issue is the Equal Protection Clause, which requires […]
Court upholds Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A Missouri court on Monday upheld a state law that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors and prohibits Medicaid coverage of transition-related care, a case that remains controversial after a nine-day trial in September. This law was allowed to continue. Wright County Circuit Court Judge Craig Carter wrote: In a 74-page judgment Missouri's 2023 law […]
Nonbinary singer gets 20 years in ‘gender-affirming’ prison after creating child pornography and selling it on OnlyFans
A cabaret singer from Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography and selling it on OnlyFans and other sites, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. According to reports, 25-year-old Wyatt Christopher Maxwell, who was living under a false name in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was arrested. press release […]
Jeff Younger’s ex can proceed with gender-affirming care of preteen son
A California judge has ruled in a long-running battle to prevent his ex-wife from allowing her pre-teen son, who identifies as a girl named “Luna,” to receive gender-affirming care. It was a devastating blow to a Texas father. Jeff Younger, 59, father of two Published in X Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Juhasz has […]
Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients
Vice President Harris said in an interview with NBC News on Tuesday that decisions about gender-affirming care should be left up to doctors and patients. When asked by NBC's Harry Jackson if he believed gender-affirming care was available, the vice president said, “We should follow the law.” Harris pointed out that former President Donald Trump's […]
Gender-affirming care restrictions added to Senate NDAA
The Senate’s annual defense policy bill would ban the military from paying for surgeries for transgender soldiers, a move made possible by Sen. Joe Manchin, R-Indiana, who joined Republicans in a committee vote. The bill, added in a private amendment by the Senate Armed Services Committee last month to the bill known as the National […]
Trans state legislators slam White House opposition to gender-affirming surgery for minors
A group of transgender and non-binary state lawmakers sent a letter to the Biden administration criticizing the decision to oppose gender reassignment surgery for minors. in letterThe lawmakers said transgender youth in America have been subject to relentless legislative attacks from right-wing politicians in recent years. The biggest thing Republicans have done, they argued, is […]
Doctor who blew whistle on Texas hospital’s gender-affirming care for kids charged by DOJ
A doctor who blew the whistle on a Texas hospital that allegedly performed gender-reassignment procedures on minors is facing criminal charges from the Department of Justice. Dr. Eisan Haim, a surgeon who completed his training at Texas Children’s Hospital, was indicted on four counts of violating HIPAA. Haim has vowed to fight the charges in […]