U.S. Justice Department challenges Alabama law on trans youth care
2022.04.30 02:11
FILE PHOTO: People protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals from serving in any capacity in the U.S. military, in Times Square, in New York City, New York, U.S., July 26, 2017. REUTERS/
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said it filed a complaint on Friday challenging a law in Alabama that criminalizes some gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth.
Earlier this month, Alabama’s Republican governor signed into law the bill, which makes it a felony punishable with up to 10 years in prison to provide medical care including hormone treatment, puberty blockers and surgery to help align physical characteristics to the gender identity of a minor.
