A Kansas district judge, Carl Folsom III, has temporarily blocked a law that bans gender-transition treatments for minors, granting an injunction requested by the parents of two teenagers. This ruling halts the enforcement of a law passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature in January, which prohibits gender-affirming medical treatments such as hormone therapies and puberty suppressants for transgender youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The parents argued that they should have the right to make medical decisions for their children, a stance supported by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which is representing them. ACLU attorney Harper Seldin expressed that the ruling is a significant relief for families across Kansas. However, Kansas Attorney General Kris W Kobach plans to appeal the decision, criticizing it as an example of judicial activism. The judge noted a 'substantial likelihood' that the lawsuit will succeed, emphasizing the rights to personal autonomy and parental authority as outlined in the Kansas Constitution. If upheld, the injunction will remain in effect throughout the duration of the lawsuit.