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Ohio Court Strikes Down Ban on Youth Gender Care

3/18/2025

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In a significant victory for advocates of youth rights, an Ohio appeals court declared a portion of a 2023 law prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for minors unconstitutional. The ruling emphasized the infringement on parental rights and the Ohio Constitution. Attorney General Dave Yost intends to challenge this decision, temporarily halting the law's enforcement.

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In a significant victory for advocates of youth rights, an Ohio appeals court declared a portion of a 2023 law prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for minors unconstitutional. The ruling emphasized the infringement on parental rights and the Ohio Constitution. Attorney General Dave Yost intends to challenge this decision, temporarily halting the law's enforcement.