Parents of Transgender Youth Fear Texas' New Anti-Trans Orders

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Governor Greg Abbot has directed the state's Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate certain gender-affirming care as possible child abuse, leaving parents of transgender youth feeling caught between two choices: support their children or face a possible CPS investigation.

Annaliese and Rachel are mothers living in Texas, both have transgender children. They speak to NPR about the emotional and mental toll this order has had on their families. And Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the American Civil Liberties Union, explains the status of other anti-LGBTQ bills in other states.

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This episode was produced by Mallory Yu. It was edited by Fatma Tanis and Patrick Jarenwattananon. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.