An Ohio judge has temporarily blocked a Republican-backed state law that would have banned gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers and hormones, for transgender minors. The law was set to take effect later this month, but the judge's ruling prevents it from being enforced. The decision is seen as a preliminary victory for transgender minors seeking such medical care in the state.
Ohio’s minor gender-affirming care, sports ban on hold Ohio's court fight is one of many taking place across the country dealing with gender-transition care for minors and a sports participation ban. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/e1rBMhROQK
Judge Halts Law Banning So-Called 'Gender-Affirming' Care for Kids https://t.co/CA986QQTIJ
An Ohio judge on April 16 temporarily blocked a state law banning gender-affirming care. He said that the two transgender children and their families who are suing to challenge the law would be permanently harmed if the law takes effect on April 24 https://t.co/i3sShENAq0 https://t.co/8G8x9Fl0O9