Doctors or parents who administer puberty blockers or other hormonal therapy could face up to 10 years in prison.
The groups that sued over the law said they are confident that the legal setback is “only a temporary one.”
“Every federal district court that has heard the evidence presented in these cases has come to the same conclusion: These medical treatments are safe, effective, and lifesaving for some youth, and there is no legitimate reason to ban them,” the groups said. “We believe that at the end of the day, our nation’s courts will protect these vulnerable youth and block these harmful laws, which serve no purpose other than to prevent parents from obtaining the medical care their children need.
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