Kansas Families Challenge New Law as Unconstitutional in Fight for Transgender Youth Rights
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Two families in Douglas County have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a newly enacted law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors in Kansas. The ACLU of Kansas announced the legal action, which targets Senate Bill 63, enacted earlier this year, that restricts transgender youth under 18 from receiving vital medical treatments. The lawsuit, known as Loe v. Kansas, alleges that this law infringes upon rights guaranteed by the Kansas Constitution, such as equal protection and fundamental rights. The case represents the interests of two adolescents, identified as Ryan, 16, and … Read more