Parents who are challenging Alabama’s ban on health care for transgender adolescents are opposing the state’s request to bypass a trial and rule on the lawfulness of the ban. The families argue that the State’s claims about the standards of medical care for transgender adolescents are false and do not accurately reflect the well-established practices in place.
In their filing, the Plaintiffs provide expert evidence about the development of medical standards for transgender adolescents, the careful assessment and multidisciplinary approach to care delivery in Alabama, and the known benefits of care for transgender adolescents facing gender dysphoria. They refute the State’s motion for summary judgment and emphasize the importance of a full trial to consider all evidence on the safety and efficacy of transgender health care.
The families challenging the ban believe that the case should not be rushed and must be allowed to proceed to trial to fully explore the harm caused by denying necessary care to transgender adolescents. They also highlight the discriminatory motives behind the ban and argue that the State’s request to bypass the trial is an attempt to avoid addressing these important issues.
Overall, the Plaintiffs are committed to ensuring that transgender adolescents in Alabama have access to the healthcare they need and deserve, and are fighting against discriminatory laws that seek to deny them their rights.