Families of transgender children sued to block the law, saying that it would have put transgender youth at immediate risk of unwanted changes to their bodies, which would have lifelong consequences.
Their lawyers noted that major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, support gender-transition care and have said that bans pose serious mental health risks to young people, infringing not only on their rights but also on the rights of doctors and parents.
At least 17 states have passed laws this year banning or severely limiting transition care for minors as Republicans have made restrictions on transgender people a legislative focus.
Still, supporters of transgender rights have had success countering those laws in the courts.
Judge Hanlon, who heard arguments on the injunction on Wednesday in a wood-paneled courtroom in downtown Indianapolis, was appointed to the Federal District Court by President Donald J. Trump.
Persons:
Kenneth J, Falk, Judge Hanlon, Donald J, Trump
Organizations:
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Federal, Court
Locations:
capitols, Indianapolis