Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
, authored by state Sen. Donna Campbell , restricts access to treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender youth. These treatments, which are widely supported by medical professionals, are still allowed for non-transgender youth under SB 14.
"They are actively ignoring the science, dismissing best-practice medical care, intervening in a parent’s right to care for and love their child and explicitly exposing trans youth in Texas to rampant discrimination," said Paul D. Castillo, Senior Counsel at Lambda Legal, in the press release. "This law is not just harmful and cruel, it is life-threatening."
SB 14, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 2, 2023, also threatens to take away licenses from doctors who choose to provide gender affirming care to transgender youth. "Under this law, GLMA’s health professional members are forced to make an unthinkable choice: either endanger the health and wellbeing of their transgender patients by abiding by this harmful legislation or violate the law by delivering evidence-based, life-saving care in accordance with their extensive medical training and professional ethics," said Alex Sheldon, Executive Director at GLMA, in the press release.
The lawsuit argues that SB 14 violates the Texas Constitution by violating parental rights along with enacting discriminatory prohibitions on gender-affirming care.Several hundred people showed up to the Texas Freedom Network's rally for Transgender Day of Visibility at the Texas State Capitol Saturday.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Families and Health Care Workers Are Suing Texas Over Gender-Affirming Care BanFamilies of transgender youth and health care workers are suing the state of Texas, accusing it of violating the state constitution, which guarantees the right to parental autonomy. Via 19thnews
Les mer »
Families with transgender kids sue to block Texas law banning gender-affirming careTransgender advocates have successfully used the courts to block similar laws in Arkansas and Florida. TransRightsAreHumanRights transrights LGBTQ LGBTQIA Texas txlege GregAbbott
Les mer »
Extreme heat not stopping North Texas families from summer vacation activitiesIn this kind of weather, health experts are urging people to take a lot of breaks outside, drink lots of water, and look out for each other.
Les mer »
Power of Texas: Texas leads in renewables, so why aren't they used more?Experts warn of the risks of relying solely on renewable energy.
Les mer »
Texas State Parks listed as a finalist for national parks and recreation awardThe Texas State Parks system is a finalist for a national award that recognizes excellence in parks and recreation.
Les mer »
Texas no longer top state for business: studyA new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
Les mer »