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Judge Allows Oklahoma Ban on Gender Treatments for Minors
TUSLA, OK — (10-10-23) — U.S. District Judge John Heil has allowed a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect, adding to a growing split among judges on whether such laws are constitutional and are able to be enforced based on the constitution. Gender-affirming care includes puberty blockers, hormones and surgery. [...]