A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed Indiana's child gender reassignment ban to go into effect.

of orderissued by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, rescinded June 2023. injunction The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana ruled that the law was violated. Republican Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill in April 2023 that bans child gender reassignment in the state. (Related: Supreme Court may decide future of child gender reassignment ban)

“Our common sense state law prohibiting dangerous and irreversible gender reassignment procedures for minors is now enforceable following a recent order from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. We are proud to have won the battle against radicals who continue to impose this horrific practice on children for economic reasons,” said Republican Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. Said in a statement Tuesday.

The injunction had previously been issued on the assumption that the law could violate the First and 14th Amendments.

Nearly 23 U.S. states, including Montana, Idaho, Utah, and North Dakota, have passed laws banning child gender reassignment and other transgender procedures. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order implementing the ban on child gender reassignment in January after vetoing a similar bill, but the measure was overturned by Congress.

“This ruling is beyond disappointing and a heartbreaking development for thousands of transgender youth, their doctors, and their families. As we and our clients consider next steps, we hope that every transgender person in Indiana to our young people, knowing that this fight is not over yet and that we will continue to challenge this law until it is permanently defeated and Indiana is a safe place to raise all families. , American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana I have written Announced in a press release on Tuesday.

“Hoosiers who are too young to drive should not be subjected to these permanent and drastic treatments. We are proud that our state is leading the way!” Republican Indiana Congressman Jim Banks said at the time of the bill's passage.

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