Court rules in favor of Arkansas prohibiting transgender surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers for minors
Arkansas Wins Court Ruling on Transgender Ban for Minors Arkansas recently celebrated a court victory concerning its ban on transgender medical procedures for minors, which was enacted in 2021. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis decided with an 8-2 vote, overturning a previous ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional. In their decision, […]
Court Approves Arkansas Law that Prohibits Sex Changes for Minors
Federal Court Allows Arkansas to Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors A federal court recently ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on gender transition-related treatments for minors. This decision comes in light of a Supreme Court ruling from June that upheld similar laws in Tennessee. The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned […]
Federal appeals court maintains Arkansas restriction on gender transition for minors
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Law on Gender Transition Care for Minors On Tuesday, a federal appeals court supported an Arkansas law that prohibits doctors from offering gender transition treatments to minors, reversing an earlier ruling that had blocked the law. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided 8-2 to overturn the lower court’s […]
New Rule Would Stop Medicaid Support for Hospitals Performing Gender Surgery on Minors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Thursday that it is proposing new rules that would block Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals performing gender-affirming procedures for minors. According to senior managers, if these regulations are finalized, they could “effectively end the gender transition for minors nationwide.” The proposed rule is titled […]
‘Children Are Children’: DC Attorney General Advocated Gentle Treatment for Minors Before ‘Big Balls’ Incident
Washington, DC, Attorney General Brian Schwarb has come under fire following claims about an attack on Edward Colistine, known as “big ball,” that occurred on Sunday night. The DC Attorney General’s office deals primarily with prosecuting juvenile offenses along with some misdemeanors committed by adults. Most adult crime cases in DC are handled by federal […]
Court dismisses challenge to Oklahoma law prohibiting gender transition treatment for minors
Federal Court Upholds Oklahoma Law Restricting Transgender Care for Minors The U.S. Court of Appeals has confirmed the Oklahoma Act, which bars gender transition treatment for minors. This legislation, known as Senate Bill 613, classifies it as a felony for healthcare professionals to administer treatments such as puberty blockers and hormones to those underage. The […]
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 […]
Half of the carjacking arrests in DC since 2023 involve minors, with some suspects as young as 12, according to police data.
Surge in Minor Involvement in Carjackings in Washington, D.C. In a troubling trend, over half of the carjackers apprehended in Washington, D.C., during the last two years are minors, primarily 15 and 16 years old. Data from the Metropolitan Police Department indicates that since August 2023, officers have arrested 333 suspects for carjacking, with 56% […]
Pilot from Spirit Airlines taken into custody for reportedly stalking minors in Kansas
Spirit Airlines Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Stalking Minors A pilot working with Spirit Airlines has been arrested and removed from flying duties after allegations emerged that he stalked two minors. Dominique Armando Chipola, 40, faces two counts of stalking. One of these charges is a felony related to allegedly targeting someone under 14 years old. […]
New Hampshire is the first state in New England to prohibit sex-change surgeries for minors.
New Hampshire has taken a significant step by becoming the first state in New England to prohibit gender transition procedures for minors. Recently, Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, signed a pair of bills—House Bill 377 and House Bill 712—aimed at protecting children from certain medical procedures related to gender transition. According to HB 377, medical […]