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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bruce Schreiner and Dylan Lovan

Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction

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Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.

The latest ruling by U.S. District Judge David Hale means the Kentucky prohibition goes into effect, preventing transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

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