ニューヨーク・タイムズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ニューヨーク・タイムズInstagram)「The number of state laws restricting transition care for minors has surged over the past few months, as part of a Republican movement to regulate the lives of transgender youth. In a little over two years, Republican-led state legislatures have enacted restrictions on a host of LGBTQ-related issues, including gender-affirming medical care, bathroom access and sports participation for transgender children and teenagers. This year alone, 16 states have enacted bans or significant restrictions on some or all gender-affirming care for minors, most ending the use of cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers. Several states have prohibited only certain parts of gender-affirming care. Arizona and Nebraska have banned only surgery; Nebraska’s law directs the state medical officer to create regulations on cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers. Georgia’s bill permits the use of puberty blockers, and West Virginia’s allows hormone therapy in cases of serious mental health issues. Legislators who support the restrictions have said they are seeking to protect children from irreversible decisions. This year, lawmakers have also passed a series of laws prohibiting transgender students from using the restroom that matches their gender identity. And bills barring young transgender people from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity have been a Republican priority longer than either transition-care bans or restroom bills. Tap the link in our bio to read more about legislation regulating the lives of transgender children and adolescents.」6月6日 23時02分