A Texas judge has blocked state agencies from investigating gender-confirming care for transgender youth as child abuse.
Kai Shappley, a trans girl from Texas, testified against the state's proposal to ban trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care.District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary injunction Friday after hearing from the parents of a 16-year-old transgender girl who were under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meachum also heard from attorneys from the state.
Lamda Legal, which along with the American Civil Liberties Union sued on behalf of the 16-year-old, hailed the ruling Friday. "We will continue to fight with trans youth, their parents and their doctors until all trans people are affirmed and have access to the care they need," the ACLUAdri Perez, ACLU of Texas Policy and Advocacy Strategist, center, and other LGBTQ leaders speak outside the Travis County courthouse where a hearing was held to stop the newly mandated child welfare investigations targeting families of transgender children, Mar. 2, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
He went on:"The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has a responsibility to act accordingly. I'll do everything I can to protect against those who take advantage of and harm young Texans."
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