Texas Sued For Classifying Gender-Affirming Care As Child Abuse
Source: huff post
Civil rights groups say Gov. Greg Abbott's new policy violates Texas law and the rights of transgender kids and their parents.
By Lydia O'Connor 03/01/2022 03:51pm EST
....................Tuesday’s lawsuit was filed on behalf of one of the first families investigated under Abbott’s new policy, which includes a mother who works for the family services department tasked with conducting those investigations. The agency has placed her on administrative leave, and investigators have shown up at her door, the lawsuit states, leaving her worried she may permanently lose her livelihood.
Her daughter, a 16-year-old identified as Mary Doe in the lawsuit, “has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a serious medical condition, and is currently receiving medically necessary care for the treatment of her gender dysphoria,” the lawsuit details.
“We are terrified for Mary’s health and wellbeing, and for our family. I feel betrayed by my state and the agency for whom I work,” her mother wrote in a declaration filed with the lawsuit.
“Being able to be affirmed as who she is, including through the course of treatment prescribed by her doctors,” she continued, “has brought Mary significant relief and allowed her to thrive.”
Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-sued-transgender-child-abuse_n_621e6189e4b0ce76f631e606
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