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News in English (USA) / 18.10.2024 / 06:00

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against a Dallas pediatrician, accusing her of unlawfully providing gender-affirming care to minors. The state alleges that the doctor administered treatments to over 20 children, including hormone therapies such as testosterone, in violation of recent legislation prohibiting gender transition care for minors. This lawsuit marks the first such case in the nation, with the Attorney General seeking $1 million in damages. The action reflects ongoing legal and political battles surrounding gender-affirming treatment in the state.
The New York Times, KERA News, The Associated Press, The Daily Beast, The Texas Tribune, Reuters, Austin American-Statesman, National Review, Forbes, The Dallas Morning News