BOISE, Idaho — Less than a day after House Bill 71 was signed into law, the American Civil Liberties Union said it plans to sue to block Idaho’s new prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
The law makes it a felony to provide puberty blockers, hormone therapies and transition-related surgeries to minors. Leo Morales, ACLU of Idaho executive director, on Wednesday called the bill “discriminatory” and said the group is looking for people who will be affected.
“For any individuals directly impacted, we seek partnership as we challenge this law in court,” Morales said in a news release. “We will sue to stop this harmful and unconstitutional law.“
