Dysphoria

Georgia Attorney General Assures Current Disability Programs Unaffected Amid Legal Battle Over Federal Inclusion of Gender Dysphoria

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ATLANTA — The ongoing legal drama unfolding from the lawsuit filed by 17 Republican attorneys general in September against a recent Biden administration policy has sparked intense interest and concern among the public. The policy under scrutiny aims to categorize ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected disability under Section 504, stirring debates and fears over the potential implications for other disability programs. Georgia’s Attorney General’s office has been inundated with calls from worried citizens, questioning the impact of the federal lawsuit known as Texas v. Becerra on the state’s existing programs for disabled individuals. Amidst these … Read more

Seventeen States Challenge New Federal Rule Recognizing Gender Dysphoria as a Disability

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WASHINGTON — A coalition of 17 conservative states, led by Texas, has initiated a lawsuit against the Biden Administration following a new rule that classifies ‘gender dysphoria’ as a federal disability. This designation, enabled under the broadened scopes of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, aims to provide protections against discrimination for those grappling with their gender identity. The rule has ignited controversy, pitting health experts against conservative advocates. Those in favor argue it highlights the pressing need to address discrimination based on gender identity issues, while critics claim it … Read more