The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged the law banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors in Arkansas. Author: Associated Press, John Raby Published: 7:01 PM CDT June 17, 2021 Updated: 7:21 PM CDT June 17, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law.
The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn new laws in those states. In West Virginia, a law prohibits transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Arkansas became the first state to ban gender-confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
DOJ: Arkansas transgender restrictions unconstitutional
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DOJ: 2 states transgender restrictions unconstitutional
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