National LGBTQ+ organization PFLAG won a temporary injunction blocking Texas from demanding information on trans kids.
An Austin judge on Monday once again stopped the state from accessing information on trans youth from national LGBTQ+ organization PFLAG.said he “did not anticipate a decision today from the bench,” but he’s thankful the court saw “the urgency of our requests for injunctive relief.”
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas has sent inquiries to hospitals, clinics and other organizations to turn over any documentation on trans youth and their health services. Seattle Children’s Hospital, writing in an affidavit that the hospital does not treat any Texas patients and the inquiry was a fear tactic to stop Texans from seeking care in other states.
Castillo said demands for information are part of a larger agenda to “attack for political purposes transgender youth and their families.” A trial on the merits of the case is scheduled for June 10. It’s unclear whether the state will challenge the ruling, but it has done so in previous cases involving trans youth and their families in Texas. KERA has reached out to the OAG for comment, but they have yet to respond.Paxton, a Republican who has worked for years to block gender-affirming care for minors, has begun targeting out-of-state clinics and organizations that work with transgender youth.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
National LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Sues Texas AG Ken Paxton To Protect Trans FamiliesPFLAG National, a LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after receiving a request to turn over information regarding the work that the group does to assist families with transgender children and adolescents. According to the lawsuit filed in Travis County District Court on Wednesday, the Texas...
Baca lebih lajut »
LGBTQ group sues to block Texas AG Paxton's request for records about transgender childrenPaxton, a Republican who has worked for years to block gender-affirming care for minors, has begun targeting out-of-state clinics and organizations that work with transgender youth.
Baca lebih lajut »
Austin will spend $87 million on property in Southeast Austin for affordable housingThe City of Austin is buying the former Tokyo Electron campus to build 1,100 units — some of which will be affordable — with access to future public transit.
Baca lebih lajut »
Government Spending Bill Will Prohibit Flying Pride Flags at Embassies“LGBTQ+ rights should be nonnegotiable,” said LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman.
Baca lebih lajut »
5-year-old pre-K student killed in school bus crash outside of Austin, Texas, identifiedHays CISD said 5-year-old Ulises Montoya loved his family, dinosaurs, the color green, and going to school. 'Above all - he was a loving child,' his teacher said.
Baca lebih lajut »
5-year-old pre-K student killed in school bus crash outside of Austin, Texas, identifiedHays CISD said 5-year-old Ulises Montoya loved his family, dinosaurs, the color green, and going to school. 'Above all - he was a loving child,' his teacher said.
Baca lebih lajut »