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June 7, 2023

Judge Sides with FL Families Seeking Care for Trans Children; LA Advances Gender-Affirming Care Ban
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A federal judge blocked parts of a Florida law banning gender-affirming
care for transgender youth. Judge Robert Hinkle asserted, "Gender
identity is real," as he ruled in favor of the families of three
transgender children, who will be allowed to obtain prescription puberty
blockers. Other parts of the wide-ranging ban remain in place.

Meanwhile, Louisiana's Republican-dominated Legislature passed its own
ban on gender-affirming care for most minors Tuesday, sending the bill
to Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards's desk. Though the governor has
opposed the bill, a GOP supermajority could override his veto.


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