A new law in California protects transgender youth who come for medical care [npr.org]

Jenna Quinn (PACEs Connection Staff) 10/31/229:00 AM

By Lesley McClurg, Photo: Unsplashed, National Public Radio, October 28, 2022

California is now a sanctuary for transgender youth who come for medical care. A new law protects families traveling from places where there are efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care.

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A new California law protects families who travel to the state seeking medical care for transgender youth. It's a response to growing efforts in red states against trans rights. Lesley McClurg from member station KQED has more.

LESLEY MCCLURG, BYLINE: After decades of building a life in Texas, a mother suddenly worried she might be investigated for child abuse.

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