A trial challenging North Dakota's law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors is set to begin after families and a doctor filed suit, claiming it violates the state constitution. The law, signed in April 2023, prohibits hormone treatments and surgeries for transgender minors, reflecting a growing trend in various states. Lead counsel Brittany Stewart argues for healthcare access to improve well-being for all, while state representatives claim the law protects children from irreversible decisions. The lawsuit's scope has been limited by previous court rulings, reducing the number of plaintiffs involved in this trial.
"Our argument is that all North Dakotans have a right to access healthcare that helps improve their lives and well-being, and our clients are no different."
"We were creating an atmosphere where if you felt you had that situation, that you were of that mentality, that we would go ahead and cut off body parts and affirm where you're at without trying to guide you through it."
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