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Legal Battle Begins Over Arkansas' Bid to Restore Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Transgender rights activist waves a transgender flag (Credit: AFP)

A federal appeals court began hearing arguments on Thursday about whether to reinstate a ban on gender-affirming care in Arkansas. The focus is whether the restriction discriminates on the basis of sex.

Ten judges with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis will determine whether to uphold a ruling from a judge who deemed the ban unconstitutional.

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