An Ohio court has upheld a law prohibiting doctors from performing sex change surgeries on minors and restricting transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
The decision, made by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook, overturned a previous restraining order that had blocked the law.
The court ruled that the law does not violate the state’s Health Care Freedom Amendment and aligns with the state’s interest in safeguarding the health and safety of its citizens.
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The decision also highlighted the potential risks and irreversible nature of the medical procedures in question.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which had filed a lawsuit against the law in March, expressed disappointment with the ruling and intends to appeal.
This decision follows a series of legislative actions in Ohio, including the state senate overriding Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the ban in January and a temporary block of the law by Judge Holbrook in April.
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The court’s final ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal debate surrounding transgender rights and medical care for minors in the state.
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