AG Threatens 10-Year Prison Sentence for Gender-Affirming Care
An Attorney General has threatened doctors with 10 years imprisonment for providing gender-affirming care, intending to prosecute such actions under the umbrella of “female genital mutilation.” The lack of explanation regarding the legal framework supporting this claim is deeply concerning. The assertion itself seems to fundamentally misunderstand the nature of gender-affirming care and its varied medical applications. This drastic measure appears less about legal precedence and more about a deliberate attempt to deter medical professionals from offering these services.
This move raises serious questions about the Attorney General’s understanding of medical practices and legal definitions. The broad brushstroke approach, lumping diverse medical interventions under the label of “female genital mutilation,” demonstrates a potentially dangerous disregard for nuanced medical care and established legal processes.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood