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Families Sue to Block Idaho's Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

An Idaho law criminalizing gender-affirming health care for transgender youth is being challenged by families in federal court.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice

FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING IDAHO’S TRANSGENDER SPORTS BAN IS NOT MOOT

Federal district court Judge Nye ruled that a transgender athlete’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Idaho’s law—HB 500—is not moot, meaning the case may proceed while the law remains blocked.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice
Court Cases: Hecox v. Little

Idaho Legislative Committee Sends Bill Criminalizing Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth to Full House of Representatives

Today the House State Affairs Committee sent House Bill 675, a bill that would criminalize medical professionals who provide treatment and care for transgender youth, to the Idaho House of Representatives with a “do pass” recommendation.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice

Former Idaho Attorneys General File Legal Brief Opposing Anti-Trans House Bill 500

BOISE—Three former Idaho attorneys general, represented by the law firm Nixon Peabody LLP, filed a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today in the lawsuit Hecox v. Little
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice
Court Cases: Hecox v. Little

JUDGE BLOCKS FIRST LAW TARGETING TRANSGENDER ATHLETES AS CASE CONTINUES

While the lawsuit is pending, the first outright ban on participation of transgender athletes anywhere in the world and the only statewide statute restricting the participation of transgender and intersex athletes in the country will not go into effect.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice
Court Cases: Hecox v. Little