Atlanta federal appeals court allows Florida to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

A federal appeals court in Atlanta has overturned a lower court order blocking Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, allowing the state to enforce its law. The law prohibits transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers and hormonal treatments, even with parental consent. Transgender adults can still receive treatment, but it must be administered by a doctor in their presence when signing the consent form. At least 26 US states have implemented similar bans or restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for minors, with varying degrees of legal challenge.

August 26, 2024
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