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Missouri Bans State Funds for Trans Hormone Care | Kansas City News
Missouri just shut the door on state-funded gender transition care for incarcerated people, banning cross-sex hormones and surgeries — a move that reverses a 2018 policy allowing hormone therapy. Lawmakers say it protects taxpayers from “harmful” treatments, but critics warn it could spark costly legal battles, potentially violating the Eighth Amendment. With no immediate plans to sue, this decision adds to a growing national debate over transgender rights behind bars — and raises urgent questions about access to essential medical care in prison. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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