June 2023

First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas (npr.org)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 6/21/239:34 AM

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, a federal judge blocked Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for minors. In this photo, opponents of a religious freedom bill gather at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, April 2, 2015. Danny Johnston/AP To read more of Daniel Breen's article, please click here. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A federal judge has permanently blocked the country's first law banning gender-affirming care for minors, signaling a victory for LGBTQ advocates. The ruling by...

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