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Edward Helmore and agencies in New York

Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said it was a ‘temporary setback’ after a District Judge blocked a transgender medication law
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called the judge’s decision to block a transgender mediation law a ‘temporary setback. Photograph: Jake Crandall/AP

An Alabama law that makes it a felony to prescribe puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors has been blocked by a federal judge while affirming other aspects of the state’s “Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act”.

US district judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect on 8 May, while a lawsuit against the bill goes forward.

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