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North Dakota Upholds Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors

10/10/2025

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North Dakota Judge Jackson Lofgren upheld the ban on gender-affirming care for minors as constitutional.
The judge said the law protects minors from irreversible procedures amid safety debates.
Families must seek care out of state because the law prohibits hormone treatments and surgeries.
The law imposes severe penalties on providers; advocates warn about mental health impacts and access to care.

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North Dakota Judge Jackson Lofgren upheld the ban on gender-affirming care for minors as constitutional.
The judge said the law protects minors from irreversible procedures amid safety debates.
Families must seek care out of state because the law prohibits hormone treatments and surgeries.
The law imposes severe penalties on providers; advocates warn about mental health impacts and access to care.