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North Dakota Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care ban for minors
North Dakota's Supreme Court maintains ban on gender-affirming care for minors after rejecting pediatric doctor's constitutional challenge
In brief
North Dakota's Supreme Court maintains ban on gender-affirming care for minors after rejecting pediatric doctor's constitutional challenge North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for minors remains in effect following Supreme Court ruling Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Supreme Court upholds ban
North Dakota's Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep the 2023 law banning gender-affirming care for minors in effect
Doctor challenges constitution
A pediatric doctor argued the law violated the state constitution but the court rejected the challenge
What the law bans
Doctors cannot prescribe puberty blockers or hormone treatments for minors undergoing gender transitions
Criminal penalties apply
Providers who break the law face criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies
Attorney general supports ban
State justices sided with Attorney General Drew Wrigley who said lawmakers acted within their authority
Here's the gist
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for minors remains in effect following Supreme Court ruling
