Judge halts Ohio's gender-affirming care ban 1 week before it takes effect

Judge halts Ohio's gender-affirming care ban 1 week before it takes effect

An Ohio Judge has temporarily blocked a ban on gender-affirming care in the state from taking effect for the next two weeks, while a challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union is heard in court.

Judge blocks Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

An Ohio judge has issued a two-week block against the state’s ban on gender-affirming care, which was set to go into effect on April 24. During that two-week block, a state court will hear a motion for a longer-term block requested by the families of two transgender children whom the ban would harm. The state’s attorney general has implied that he will appeal the ruling. The block, issued by Judge Michael Holbrook of the Franklin County Court of…

Ohio’s minor gender-affirming care, sports ban on hold

Ohio's court fight is one of many taking place across the country dealing with gender-transition care for minors and a sports participation ban.