Ohio Supreme Court hears case on health care ban for transgender youth
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. The case, which began in 2024, will determine whether transgender youth under 19 have the right to receive such care.
The Ohio Supreme Court heard a case on a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. The law, known as the SAFE Act, was passed in 2024 and bans all types of gender-affirming health care for minors. The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of two 12-year-old transgender girls, challenging the law. A lower court initially put the law on hold, but it was later reinstated. The case is now before the state's highest court. The court's decision will determine the fate of the ban. The justices are not expected to issue a decision for weeks or even months.
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