Lawsuit targeting WA law meant to protect trans youth in crisis is dismissed on appeal

Challenge to WA law protecting trans youth dismissed

Parents trying to overturn a Washington law protecting runaway transgender youth have hit another roadblock in federal court. A three-judge appeals court panel on Friday unanimously dismissed a constitutional challenge to the controversial 2023 statute, which allows operators of emergency shelters to notify state authorities, rather than parents, when children seek refuge as they pursue gender-affirming care and support services. The 9th U.S. Ci…

Lawsuit targeting WA law meant to protect trans youth in crisis is dismissed on appeal

Parents trying to overturn a Washington law protecting runaway transgender youth have hit another roadblock in federal court.