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March 14, 2022

Texas Judge Blocks Gov. Abbott's Order to Probe Trans Kids' Care as "Child Abuse"
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A Texas judge has temporarily blocked Republican Governor Greg Abbott's
new anti-trans directive, which ordered state officials to investigate
gender-affirming care of children as "child abuse." Under the policy,
health workers and educators who had knowledge of the lifesaving care
and did not report it could also face criminal penalties. District Judge
Amy Clark Meachum called the order "unconstitutional." The injunction
will stay in place until the case is heard in court in July.


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