Arkansas is the first state in the United States to ban hormone treatments or puberty inhibitors for underage transgender residents. Arkansas’s governor had recently vetoed the bill, but a majority of the state’s parliament decided to reject it.
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Governor Asa Hutchinson had turned against the law, which, in his opinion, prescribes too much interference by the authorities. A Republican parliament majority in the predominantly conservative state then voted in favor of the controversial proposal.
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Civil rights movement ACLU denounces the move and speaks of a discriminatory crusade against transgender persons under the age of 18. Arkansas elected representatives ignored massive opposition to the bill, a spokesman said. The ACLU has indicated that it will challenge the law.
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At least 16 other states are considering similar legislation. Several states, including Pennsylvania, are also drafting bills that restrict the rights of transgender athletes in both high schools and universities.
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Arkansas recently passed proposals that opponents say would limit the rights of transgender residents of the state.
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