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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

New Alabama law criminalises gender-affirming medicine for trans youth

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A law banning treatment for transgender youth has come into effect in Alabama despite opposition from parents and humans rights campaigners alike.

The law, which was passed by Alabama’s Republican-controlled legislature in April, became effective on Sunday – making the southeastern state the first in the US to enact such a ban on treatments for transgender youth.

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