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A Republican judge in Ohio ruled Tuesday that the state's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth can go into effect. The controversial legislation also prohibits trans athletes from participating in middle, high school or college athletics on teams that align with their identity.This is a developing story and will be updated.Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook ruled that House Bill 68 is constitutional.
'RELATED: HB68 Trial: Ohio parents take stand asking state to allow gender-affirming care'The Attorney General applauds the trial court’s decision. This case has always been about the legislature’s authority to enact a law to protect our children from making irreversible medical and surgical decisions about their bodies.
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