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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isobel Lewis

John Oliver hits out Alabama governor Kay Ivey over ‘trans youth ban’: ‘What the f*** is wrong with you?’

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John Oliver has branded governor Kay Ivey “Alabama’s worst meemaw” over her law banning giving transgender children gender-affirming healthcare.

In April, Ivey signed the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, which has been called the “transgender youth ban”. This law makes it illegal to give puberty blockers or hormones to trans people under the age of 19, with a punishment of up to 10 years in prison.

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