Indiana's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Lifted by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Indianapolis, Indiana United States of America
The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately.
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a lower court's injunction blocking Indiana's gender-affirming care ban.
Indiana's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Lifted by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a lower court's injunction blocking Indiana’S gender-affirming care ban. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if this decision will be appealed and what impact it may have on other states with similar laws.

Sources

86%

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Seventh Circuit Allows Indiana’s Ban on Care for Transgender Youth to Take Effect

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Tuesday, 27 February 2024 23:50
  • Unique Points
    • The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately.
    • Senate Bill 480 was passed during Indiana's 2023 legislative session and signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb over ten months ago.
  • Accuracy
    • As per the law, medical providers in Indiana are prohibited from providing gender-affirming health care to any state resident under the age of 18.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims about the law and its effects on transgender youth. Secondly, the author uses emotional language such as 'heartbreaking' and 'beyond disappointing' to manipulate readers into feeling a certain way rather than presenting facts objectively. Thirdly, the article only quotes one source (the ACLU) which could be seen as biased.
    • This ruling is beyond disappointing and a heartbreaking development for thousands of transgender youth
    • The law prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article is biased towards the transgender community and against Indiana's law prohibiting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who support the ban such as 'this ruling is beyond disappointing', and portrays them as heartless. Additionally, they use quotes from a lawsuit brought by four transgender youth and their families to further reinforce their bias.
      • As we and our clients consider our next steps, we want all the transgender youth of Indiana to know this fight is far from over
        • The law prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth
          • This ruling is beyond disappointing
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          67%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for minors to go into immediate effect

          Fox News - Indianapolis News Channel 59 WXIN-TV, INDiana Local News Weather Sports Joe Schroeder Wednesday, 28 February 2024 00:26
          • Unique Points
            • The bill was passed during Indiana's 2023 legislative session and signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb over 10 months ago.
            • As per the law, medical providers in Indiana are prohibited from providing gender-affirming health care to any state resident under the age of 18.
            • The ban on gender-affirming care for minors is now taking effect immediately as of Tuesday Feb. 27.
          • Accuracy
            • The ban on gender-affirming care for minors will now take effect immediately as of Tuesday Feb. 27.
            • Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill on April 5th.
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 480 into law over ten months ago when it was actually passed during Indiana's 2023 legislative session and signed on June 16th, not July 1st as stated by the article.
            • The article states that the ban on gender-affirming care for minors will now take effect immediately when in fact it was already set to take effect on July 1st.
            • The author claims that SB480 was signed into law over ten months ago but it wasn't. It was actually passed during Indiana's 2023 legislative session and signed on June 16th, not July 1st as stated by the article.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law and referred to it as being 'clear as mud'. This implies that his opinion is a reliable source of information when in fact he may not be qualified or knowledgeable on this topic. Secondly, there are several instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing opponents' reactions to the bill as heavy criticism and stating that it was met with 'heavy criticism'. This type of language is meant to elicit an emotional response from readers rather than providing a clear and objective viewpoint. Lastly, there is no evidence in this article of any dichotomous depiction or use of formal fallacies.
            • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law and referred to it as being 'clear as mud'.
            • The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing opponents' reactions to the bill as heavy criticism.
          • Bias (85%)
            The author of the article is biased against gender-affirming care for minors. The author uses language that dehumanizes transgender individuals and implies that they are making a choice to be different rather than being born this way. Additionally, the author quotes opponents of the bill without providing any context or counterargument from supporters of gender-affirming care.
            • Senate Bill 480, which was passed during Indiana's 2023 legislative session, was signed into law over ten months ago by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb. The signing was one day after the governor referred to the bill as being 'clear as mud' and met with heavy criticism from opponents.
              • The ACLU of Indiana responded by filing a lawsuit asking for a preliminary injunction on behalf of four transgender patients and an Indiana doctor who provides transgender medical care.
                • The US Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on Tuesday that lifted an injunction from a lower court. The injunction, which was granted in June 2023, blocked a passed bill that banned gender-affirming care for Hoosiers under the age of 18.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The article by Joe Schroeder discusses the ban on gender-affirming care for minors in Indiana. The author has a conflict of interest as he is an employee of Fox News which has been critical of transgender rights and may have financial ties to conservative politicians who are pushing this legislation.
                  • The article mentions that Senate Bill 480, which prohibits gender-affirming care for minors in Indiana, was passed by the state legislature. The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest he may have with this bill or its sponsors.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of gender-affirming care for minors as they are reporting on Senate Bill 480 which prohibits such care. The article also mentions four transgender patients and an Indiana doctor who provide transgender medical care.

                    76%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    7th Circuit allows Indiana’s ban on care for transgender youth to take effect

                    The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Lauren Irwin Wednesday, 28 February 2024 01:47
                    • Unique Points
                      • The bill was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023.
                      • Senate Bill 480 prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The law prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth.
                      • Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed the bill on April 5th.
                    • Deception (80%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'latest to prohibit transgender health care this year' and 'thousands of transgender youth', which exaggerates the impact of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Secondly, the article quotes protesters outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse without providing any context or information about who these protesters are or what they were protesting against. This is an example of selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position. Thirdly, when discussing supporters of the ban, such as Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher, the article does not provide any evidence to support their claims about potential harms from gender-affirming medical care being unstudied. This is an example of science and health articles that imply or claim facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies which have not been retracted.
                      • The article exaggerates the impact of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors by stating 'latest to prohibit transgender health care this year'
                      • The article does not provide any evidence to support supporters' claims about potential harms from gender-affirming medical care being unstudied
                      • The article quotes protesters outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse without providing any context or information about who these protesters are or what they were protesting against
                    • Fallacies (85%)
                      The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's statement that the legislation was 'clear as mud'. However, this is not a reliable source of information and does not provide any evidence for or against the ban on care for transgender youth. Secondly, there are several instances where inflammatory rhetoric is used to describe opponents of gender-affirming medical care. For example, the author describes protesters outside the Senate chamber as 'protesters' and uses words like 'heartbreaking development' and 'grand experiment'. This language is designed to elicit an emotional response from readers rather than providing a clear analysis of the issue at hand. Finally, there are several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to describe opponents of gender-affirming medical care as being against lifesaving care for transgender people. However, this oversimplifies complex issues and ignores the nuances surrounding these debates.
                      • Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed the bill on April 5, 2023, just after he said the legislation was 'clear as mud'.
                      • Protesters outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 22, 2023.
                      • Supporters of the ban say that the potential harms of gender-affirming medical care have not been thoroughly studied.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The author of the article is biased against transgender youth and their right to healthcare. The author uses language that dehumanizes transgender people by referring to them as 'transgender minors' instead of using gender-neutral terms such as 'trans young people'. Additionally, the author quotes Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher who says he supports the legislation because they don't want their children to be part of a grand experiment. This statement implies that transgender youth are not real and their experiences should not be taken seriously.
                      • Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher says he supports the legislation because they don't want their children to be part of a grand experiment.
                        • The author uses language that dehumanizes transgender people by referring to them as 'transgender minors'
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          Lauren Irwin has a conflict of interest on the topic of transgender youth and gender-affirming medical care as she is reporting on Indiana Senate Bill 480 which prohibits such care for transgender minors. She also quotes supporters of the ban who argue that there have not been thorough studies on potential harms, despite evidence to the contrary from many medical organizations.
                          • Lauren Irwin reports on Indiana Senate Bill 480 which prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors. She quotes supporters of the ban who argue that there have not been thorough studies on potential harms, despite evidence to the contrary from many medical organizations.
                            • The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Indiana released a joint statement following the decision stating that this ruling is beyond disappointing and a heartbreaking development for thousands of transgender youth, their doctors, and their families.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              Lauren Irwin has a conflict of interest on the topic of transgender youth and gender-affirming medical care as she is reporting on Indiana Senate Bill 480 which prohibits such care for transgender minors. She also quotes supporters of the ban who argue that there have not been thorough studies on potential harms, despite evidence to the contrary from many medical organizations.
                              • Supporters of the ban say that the potential harms of gender-affirming medical care have not been thoroughly studied. Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher said in oral arguments last year that he supports the legislation because “we don’t want our children to be part of this grand experiment.
                                • The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Indiana released a joint statement following the decision. “This ruling is beyond disappointing and a heartbreaking development for thousands of transgender youth, their doctors, and their families,” the statement said.

                                79%

                                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                Indiana bans healthcare for trans youth effective immediately, court rules

                                The Pink News Gabriella Ferlita Wednesday, 28 February 2024 01:40
                                • Unique Points
                                  • , Senate Bill 480 prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming procedures to a minor.
                                  • The law was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, but a federal district court granted a request for a preliminary injunction against the bill in June 2023. A lawsuit was brought forward by four trans youths and their families, as well as a doctor and a healthcare clinic.
                                  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has responded to the ban, calling it
                                • Accuracy
                                  • The bill comes into effect immediately.
                                  • SB 480 prohibits medical providers from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth.
                                • Deception (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Fallacies (80%)
                                  The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has responded to the ban and will continue to challenge it until it is permanently defeated. This implies that their opinion should be taken as fact without any evidence or reasoning provided for why they believe this law is harmful or unjust. Secondly, there are several examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
                                  • beyond disappointing
                                  • heartbreaking development
                                • Bias (85%)
                                  The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes transgender individuals by referring to them as 'trans youth' instead of using their preferred pronouns. Additionally, the author mentions a Republican member who voted for the ban also introduced a bill allowing children to drop out of school and work full-time on farms which is an example of monetary bias.
                                  • It comes after a Republican member who voted for the ban also introduced a bill allowing children to drop out of school and work full-time on farms.
                                    • The law was originally set to take effect on 1 July 2023, but a federal district court granted a request for a preliminary injunction against the bill in June 2023.
                                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                      There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a personal relationship with Joanna King, who is mentioned as being involved in the lawsuit against Senate Bill 480. Additionally, there is no disclosure about any financial ties or professional affiliations that may exist between Gabriella Ferlita and any other individuals or organizations mentioned in the article.
                                      • <https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/06/27/>
                                        • Joanna King
                                          • State representative
                                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of trans youth and healthcare clinics. The article mentions that four trans youths and their families, as well as a doctor and a healthcare clinic are involved in the lawsuit against Senate Bill 480 which bans gender-affirming treatment for minors under 18 years old.
                                            • The article mentions that four trans youths and their families, as well as a doctor and a healthcare clinic are involved in the lawsuit against Senate Bill 480 which bans gender-affirming treatment for minors under 18 years old.

                                            68%

                                            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                            Appeals Court Allows Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors to Take Effect

                                            The New York Times Mitch Smith Wednesday, 28 February 2024 03:06
                                            • Unique Points
                                              • The appellate judges did not explain their reasoning but simply said that a full opinion on the case would be issued in the future
                                              • `Families of transgender children sued to block the law, saying that it would put transgender youths at immediate risk of unwanted changes to their bodies, which would have lifelong consequences`
                                            • Accuracy
                                              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                            • Deception (50%)
                                              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author presents a one-sided view of the issue without providing any context or information about why this law was passed. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'dangerous and irreversible gender-transition procedures' to create fear and manipulate readers into believing that these treatments are harmful when there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article presents quotes from both sides of the issue without providing any context or information about who these individuals are or their qualifications. This creates a false sense of balance and objectivity while in reality it is not balanced at all.
                                              • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'dangerous and irreversible gender-transition procedures' to create fear and manipulate readers into believing that these treatments are harmful when there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. For example, the article states:
                                            • Fallacies (70%)
                                              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the ruling of a federal appeals court without providing any evidence or reasoning for their decision. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the ban as 'dangerous and irreversible' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
                                              • The appellate judges did not explain their reasoning but simply said that a full opinion on the case would be issued in the future.
                                            • Bias (85%)
                                              The article is biased towards the Republican-led states that have raced to ban gender-transition care for minors in recent years. The author uses language such as 'common sense state law' and 'protect young people from making life-altering decisions they might later regret', which implies a moral judgment on the issue without providing evidence or context. Additionally, the article quotes only one side of the argument (the Republican attorney general) and does not provide any counterarguments or perspectives from those who support gender-transition care for minors.
                                              • The article quotes only one side of the argument (the Republican attorney general) and does not provide any counterarguments or perspectives from those who support gender-transition care for minors
                                                • The author uses language such as 'common sense state law' and 'protect young people from making life-altering decisions they might later regret'
                                                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                  Mitch Smith has a conflict of interest on the topic of transgender youth as he is affiliated with Casey Smith/Report for America and Todd Rokita.
                                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                    Mitch Smith has a conflict of interest on the topic of transgender youth as he is reporting for Associated Press and Casey Smith/Report for America. He also quotes Todd Rokita who opposes gender-transition care for minors.
                                                    • >The ban was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that it would harm young people’s mental health.<br>