80+ House Democrats ask Trump to revoke trans youth care ban

Around 90 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter requesting Donald Trump to withdraw his “unconstitutional” and “merciless” executive order. Transgender Minors and some adults.

Trump’s executive order, the so-called “protecting children from chemical and surgical amputations,” misdirected the use of adolescent blockers, hormone therapy, and surgical treatments for people under the age of 19, calling them “chemical and surgical amputations.” Instructs federal agencies to withdraw policies that support such treatment, withdraw funds from agencies that provide them, and enforce existing laws that restrict access to these procedures.

letterfirst got it hillintroduced by Vermont Rep. Becca Balint and signed by 89 House Democrats. The lawmaker argued that the order is “supported by all major medical associations that threaten the lives and well-being of young people who need this care.”

“We encourage you to withdraw your illegal and unconstitutional attempts to quickly end access to life-saving care for transgender youth,” the lawmaker wrote. “You should listen to young trans people, their families, and doctors. The evidence is clear. The medical care you’re trying to ban is trying to save lives and want trans kids to live.”

Democrats also said “trans young people receiving this care experience a lower rate of depression, anxiety and other mental health outcomes,” and “the risk of suicide is lower compared to those who do not have access to this treatment.”

This is true – American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents, World Medical Association,and World Health Organization All agree that gender-affirming care is Based on evidence And medically, it is necessary not only for adults but for minors as well. Some the study We demonstrate that depression and anxiety are alleviated in young people when they are socially transitioned and treated for gender discomfort. Many other Longitudinal studies show that gender-maintaining care significantly improves the quality of life in trans people.

Federal judge Maryland Blocked the order, and found that it was probably unconstitutional and that Trump could not impose such drastic restrictions on healthcare providers. Prohibition may not be legally enforced Litigation – Submitted by Lambda Legal, pflag, American Civil Liberties UnionMaryland ACLU and law firms Jenner & Block and Hogan Lovells move forward.

“This dangerous ban is an astounding attempt to interfere with private healthcare decisions,” the Democrats continued. “Trans youth, parents and doctors must be making health care decisions. They don’t need to seek the president’s permission to access life-saving, evidence-based health care.”

“As members of Congress, we will unite with trans young people and their families. If you choose to go down this path, we will fight you with you at every stage of your life,” they concluded. “Let us be clear. Your actions mean that young people will suffer very much. We encourage you to quickly retract this dangerous order.”