Federal judge temporarily blocks new Idaho law prohibiting gender-affirming care
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Capital Sun reports Federal Judge B. Lynn Winmill has temporarily blocked a new law in Idaho from going into effect while a lawsuit is settled.
House Bill 71 was passed by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year and signed into law in April by Governor Little. HB71 prohibits "gender-affirming" care, like puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and other treatments for transgender youth. The bill threatens to punish doctors who violate the law with up to 10 years in prison.
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