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Missouri’s Supreme Court hears challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing constitutional concerns.
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the state’s 2023 ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with three families claiming the law discriminates based on sex and violates constitutional rights.
The law, part of the SAFE Act, prohibits hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and gender-transition surgeries for those under 18, with some provisions set to expire in 2027.
Lower courts upheld the ban, citing the state’s interest in protecting children from unproven medical procedures.
Legal advocates for the families argue the law is a pretext for discrimination and that the state’s justification lacks rational basis, while the Attorney General’s Office maintains the law is constitutional and necessary for child welfare.
The court’s decision, expected soon, could determine access to transgender youth care in Missouri and reflects broader national debates over transgender rights and state legislation.
La Corte Suprema de Missouri escucha el desafío de prohibir la atención de afirmación de género para menores, citando preocupaciones constitucionales.