The case against the Montana law now goes to trial before District Court Judge Jason Marks in Missoula. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in June, as well, after the Biden administration sought to block bans in more than half the states.
A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will remain temporarily blocked, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, after justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy.
The case against the Montana law now goes to trial before District Court Judge Jason Marks in Missoula. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in June, as well, after the Biden administration sought to block bans in more than half the states.
Legislative debate over Montana’s bill drew national attention in the spring of 2023 after Republicans punished Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr — the first transgender woman elected to the state’s Legislature — for admonishing lawmakers who supported the bill.