Topline
A federal court blocked Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday, concluding the law was unconstitutional—a move that comes as a litany of Republican-led states follow Arkansas’ lead and pass similar laws.
Key Facts
District Judge Jay Moody issued a permanent injunction against the law, arguing the ban violated due process protections and equal protection rights of transgender youth, as well as their families.
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