Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a legal brief opposing the use of taxpayer funds for gender reassignment surgeries for state prisoners, joining a coalition of 24 attorneys general seeking to overturn a federal court ruling that mandates such procedures.
Carr, who has led roughly 50 legal actions aimed at preventing taxpayer-funded gender-related medical procedures, doubled down on his stance, arguing that public money should not be used for sex changes.
“Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for sex changes,” Carr stated. “We’re proud to stand with our fellow attorneys general to put a stop to this nonsense.”
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The legal fight stems from a recent federal court decision that struck down an Indiana law prohibiting the use of state funds for gender reassignment surgery for inmates. The court ordered Indiana officials to ensure an inmate received surgery “at the earliest opportunity.”
Carr and the 24-state coalition are now asking the Court of Appeals to reverse that ruling, arguing that the lower court’s decision sets a dangerous precedent that could force taxpayers in other states to cover similar procedures for incarcerated individuals.
The attorneys general are also questioning the validity of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) guidelines, which the lower court cited in its decision.
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The legal brief argues that WPATH’s recommendations are unreliable and have been influenced by political pressures, rather than being grounded in sound medical science.
Carr is not alone in his efforts. The following 23 attorneys general have signed onto the brief, reinforcing the argument that states should not be forced to cover the costs of gender reassignment surgeries for inmates:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
With the case now in the hands of the Court of Appeals, the outcome could impact how states handle transgender healthcare for prisoners nationwide. If Carr and his allies are successful, states could regain the authority to block public funding for such procedures.
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On the other hand, if the lower court ruling is upheld, it could set a precedent requiring taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries for incarcerated individuals across the country.
The legal battle over gender-related medical care, taxpayer funding, and prisoners’ rights is far from over—and all eyes are on the Court of Appeals as it prepares to weigh in on the case.
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