South Carolina is facing a lawsuit following the signing of a controversial bill that bans gender-affirming healthcare. Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 4624 in May, which restricts transgender youth and some adults from receiving gender transition procedures and treatments. The lawsuit, Misanin v. Wilson, was filed in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina by a family of two parents and two minors who fear being denied care when the law goes into effect in January. The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina has also joined the effort to overturn parts of the bill that would deny necessary healthcare. The ACLU argues that the law is unconstitutional and harmful to transgender individuals who should have the right to access medical care without political interference. Governor McMaster has defended the bill, stating that it aims to protect children from harmful gender transition procedures. The law is set to take effect on January 31, 2025. This lawsuit highlights the ongoing debate surrounding transgender healthcare rights in South Carolina and the broader implications of legislation that restricts access to gender-affirming treatments.
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