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MicroWave Aug 4, 2023

Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation

Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation - Lemmy.world

Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, who is just one of three pediatric heart doctors with his specialty in Louisiana, said he feels like the state has targeted families like his.

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Last month the Republican-dominated Legislature overturned his veto of a bill that will ban transition-related medical care, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery, **for minors starting Jan. 1, 2024. **

I don’t know if gender transitioning surgeries for minors is a reason to dislike a state. Seems to say more about this guys morals that he’s pro-life altering surgery for minors.