A federal appeals court in Tennessee has temporarily reversed a lower court ruling, allowing the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth to go into effect. The ban, signed by Governor Bill Lee on March 2, restricts puberty-blocking medications, hormone replacement therapy, and surgeries for transgender or nonbinary children. Physicians who provide this care can be sued, and the previous laws allowing minors to consent to such care are now voided. The ban will remain in effect until the appeals court fully reviews the appeal, which is expected to be resolved by September 30. Tennessee is one of more than 20 states attempting to limit gender-affirming care for minors. However, federal judges in Indiana, Kentucky, and Arkansas have blocked similar laws from taking effect. This ruling has garnered both support and criticism, with some praising the decision and others vowing to continue the fight against the ban. The American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations have expressed disappointment and plan to challenge the law. Ultimately, the ban’s constitutionality and impact on transgender youth remain contentious issues, with various judges offering different perspectives.
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