Texas Drops Lawsuit Against Doctor Accused of Violating Transgender Care Ban
Texas has dropped its lawsuit against a doctor accused of violating a ban on providing transgender care to minors under GOP-led legislation in the state. The decision comes after a court ruling found that the doctor did not violate the law.
The state of Texas has dropped its lawsuit against one of the first doctors accused of violating a ban on transgender care for youth, following a finding that the doctor did not break the law. The decision comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office ruled in favor of the doctor. The doctor, who was targeted under a GOP-led ban on providing certain medical treatments to transgender minors, can now resume their practice without fear of prosecution. The drop of the lawsuit marks a victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates and medical professionals defending the care of transgender youth.
