Families Seek to Block Florida's New Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Some families had already sued over medical boards' rules against the care, and now those rules have been written into state law.
May 20, 2023
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Some families had already sued over medical boards' rules against the care, and now those rules have been written into state law.
A judge has already temporarily blocked the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and now trans adults are seeking to block restrictions affecting them.
The same judge has blocked restrictions affecting trans youth.
The state had banned the care for minors and restricted it for adults.
A lower court had ruled that the law should be permanently blocked, but this decision reverses that.
The youngest member of Congress, who hails from Florida, calls out that state’s governor’s targeting of the LGBTQ+ community as fascist.
The state had asked Judge Robert Hinkle to put his June ruling against the restrictions on hold, but he said no.
The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.
As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.
The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to “protect” a child from gender-affirming health care.
Hundreds of parents, children, and advocates gathered at the Florida Capitol on Monday to protest a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been proposed in the state.
State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.
Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to ban gender-affirming care, stop legal changes of gender on birth certificates, and restrict drag shows.