‘Sanctuary state’: Walz signed law making Minnesota destination for transgender therapies for kids

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation that makes Minnesota a ‘sanctuary state’ for transgender therapies for minors, becoming one of the first states to do so. The new law prohibits any medical professional in Minnesota from refusing to provide gender-affirming healthcare to minors based on their transgender or gender nonconforming status. This includes procedures such as hormone therapies and puberty blockers, which can make physical changes to align a person’s body with their gender identity. Walz hopes the legislation will make