Key takeaways:
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors, making it the most populous state to enact such a ban.
- The legislation was passed over the objections of Democrats, and is opposed by every major medical organization.
- The ban has been met with criticism from the LGBTQ community and their allies, and the American Civil Liberties Union has announced plans to challenge the ban in court.
On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors, making it the most populous state to enact such a ban. This follows similar bans in at least 18 other states, with lawsuits being filed in several of those states.
The legislation was passed by the Senate over the objections of Democrats, who used parliamentary tactics to delay the vote. Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and supported the medical care for youth when administered appropriately.
The ban comes after Abbott ordered an investigation of families receiving gender-affirming care last year. The investigation was met with criticism from the medical community, who argued that it was an attack on transgender youth.
The ban has been met with criticism from the LGBTQ community and their allies, who argue that it will put transgender youth in danger. The American Civil Liberties Union has already announced plans to challenge the ban in court.
It remains to be seen how the ban will be enforced and what the consequences will be for those who violate it. In the meantime, advocates for transgender rights are continuing to fight for the rights of transgender youth.
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