Puerto Rico bans hormone therapy and gender surgery for trans people under 21
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Puerto Rico Governor Signs Ban on Trans Youth Treatments
Above: A person takes part in the Puerto Rico Pride Parade in San Juan on June 4, 2023. Image copyright: Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images
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This law protects vulnerable minors who lack the emotional and cognitive maturity to make irreversible medical decisions. The state must safeguard children's comprehensive well-being when they cannot fully understand the long-term consequences.
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