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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will no longer change transgender people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities , the state health department said F

Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect their gender identities

Kansas will discontinue the practice of amending birth certificates to align with the gender identities of transgender individuals, as per the state health departments announcement on Friday. This change is in response to a new law that went into effect this year.

Their purpose is to convince judges that gender-affirming care is scientifically controversial, unnecessary and dangerous — and they're increasingly having an impact.

HELENA – Attorneys representing transgender youth, their families, and their medical providers will urge a Montana state court to block enforcement of the state’s recent ban on gender-affirming care for

Federal Chief District Judge David Nye heard arguments on Idaho’s controversial school bathroom law Wednesday morning, as opponents sought an injunction to block the law.

At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors for the purpose of gender transition, citing a new state law.

On Monday, the Washington University Transgender Center said patients currently receiving care will be referred to other providers.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors for the purpose of gender transition, citing a new state law that one clinic says “creates unsustainable liability” for health care workers. Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital on Monday announced it […]

After getting a stamp of approval from the 2023 Legislature, the law has been embroiled in a fierce legal debate since early July.