Federal Appeals Court Upholds Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The 7th Circuit Court's decision allows the state to enforce restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapies for transgender youth.

The 2-1 ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirms that Indiana's law does not violate constitutional rights.
The law, part of a broader GOP-led initiative, prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and treatments for minors.
An earlier injunction blocking the law was lifted, allowing the state to enforce the ban fully.
Opponents, including the ACLU of Indiana, argue the law discriminates and are considering further legal challenges.
The decision may influence similar cases nationwide, with the U.S. Supreme Court set to review a related law in Tennessee.