Kansas judge blocks law banning gender-transition treatments for minors
Summary
A judge in Kansas has temporarily stopped a new law that bans gender-transition treatments for minors. The judge ruled in favor of parents who want to continue these medical treatments for their children while a lawsuit challenges the law.Key Facts
- Kansas passed a law banning gender-transition treatments like hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors.
- The law was approved by the Republican-led legislature but vetoed by Democratic Governor Laura Kelly.
- Judge Carl Folsom III issued an injunction to pause the law's enforcement after parents sued to protect their right to decide on their children’s medical care.
- The judge said the parents likely have a right under the Kansas Constitution related to personal autonomy and making medical decisions.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is representing the parents in the lawsuit.
- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a Republican, plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
- The injunction will remain in effect during the ongoing legal case.
- The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled that states can ban gender-affirming care for minors, but this lawsuit claims the Kansas law breaks the state constitution.
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