A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…
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Federal Injunction Issued Against Transgender Procedure Ban
Judge says the Arkansas law violates the First Amendment. District Judge Jay Moody issued a permanent injunction earlier this week against an Arkansas law that sought to ban…
Read MoreFederal Judge Partially Blocks Florida Ban on Minor Transgender Treatment
Three minors are allowed to continue hormone therapy. District Judge Robert Hinkle partially blocked Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors, allowing three children to continue receiving…
Read MoreHouse Passes Bill on Girls’ Sports
Athletes qualify based on biological genetics. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, sponsored by Representative Greg Steube of Florida, would recognize a person’s sex under…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules in Support of Transgender Students
Decides teacher’s “last-names-only” policy caused “demonstrable emotional harm.” The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that an Indiana high school did not violate a teacher’s religious…
Read MoreSenator Scott Introduces Protect Kids Act
The legislation would keep parents in the loop regarding gender transitions. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina introduced the Protect Kids Act on Tuesday. The legislation would deny…
Read MoreCircuit Court Upholds Transgender People in ADA
Finds in favor of transgender woman incarcerated with men. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that transgender people are legally protected from discrimination for their gender…
Read MoreAdministration to Speed Up Monkeypox Vaccine Availability
HHS also plans to increase awareness about the virus. President Biden’s administration through the Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday they are speeding up the distribution…
Read MoreHHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
Read MoreFDA Issues Warning about Puberty Blockers
Agency reports instances of brain swelling in preteen girls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced serious side effects caused by puberty blockers. Officials warn that blockers,…
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