Here is a sample of what’s going on around the country. Please be kind to yourself and use your discretion while reading this section. You can share news from your state with [email protected] for possible inclusion in a future newsletter. Several hospitals cease providing medically necessary care for trans and nonbinary youth. The Trump executive order seeking to block federal funding for gender affirming care for youth, the Skrmetti Supreme Court decision, and the Justice Department announcement of subpoenas against gender-affirming care providers have all led to the cessation or the severe restriction of such care at no fewer than nine hospitals around the country since June. Alabama - State library board proposes ban on books discussing trans issues from kids’ section of libraries. The board which governs Alabama’s libraries is considering amending its administrative code to prohibit books which describe “transgender procedures” or “the concept of more than two biological genders” in material for children and youth. Libraries which do not remove books falling under this description from their children’s sections would lose funding. California - Children’s Hospital LA closes gender-affirming care center. The hospital has thousands of trans and nonbinary patients under the age of 21 who will now need to find a new provider. The hospital cited Trump Administration threats of losing federal funding as the reason for closing the gender-affirming care clinic. Colorado - Montezuma-Cortez School District votes to remove LGBTQ+ protections from its nondiscrimination policy. The school board unanimously voted to remove references to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression from the district’s nondiscrimination policy. The board also introduced a policy banning trans athletes from school sports and the school district is seeking to join a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s trans-inclusive athletics policy. District of Columbia - Children's National Hospital to stop providing medically necessary care for trans and nonbinary youth. The hospital announced it would discontinue gender-affirming care services for youth patients starting August 30th. Trans girl housed in male juvenile detention unit gets broken jaw in a fight. The girl was hospitalized following the fight. The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) said it was launching a full review of the incident. New Jersey - Trans woman athlete sues Princeton University for alleged discrimination. The woman, who competed in track and field events at the University, claims she was removed from the start list of the Women’s 200 meter run at an invitational event in May because she is transgender. Ohio - State Supreme Court to hear case over gender-affirming care ban. The Court agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of HB 68. The law has been blocked by an appellate court ruling since March 2024. Puerto Rico - Governor signs bill into law banning medically necessary care for trans and nonbinary youth. The ban applies to youth under 21 and prescribes up to a 15 year prison sentence for providers found to be violating the law. Texas - Governor Abbott adds anti-trans facilities ban to agenda for special legislative session. In addition to flood relief, mid-decade redistricting, and a ban on hemp products, the Governor wants lawmakers to ban trans women from women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, etc. during the special legislative session which began on July 21st. Attorney General Ken Paxton sues U.S. Masters Swimming. The Attorney General sued the organization, which regulates adult swimming, after they allowed trans athletes to compete in a race in San Antonio in April. The Attorney General claims that allowing trans women to compete in women’s events violates the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act. | 
