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Gender identity mandate

CINCINNATI — The Sixth Circuit dismissed the appeal brought by a Catholic health care group and the American College of Pediatricians, who both challenged a Biden administration “gender identity mandate” that required doctors to perform gender-affirming care even if it defies their religious beliefs or medical judgment. Because the administration updated its guidance this year, the matter is moot and the appeal is dismissed.

Read the ruling here.

Read about the arguments here.

Categories / Appeals, Briefs, Civil Rights, Health

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