A judge in Kansas has stopped a new state law that banned gender-affirming medical treatments for people under 18. This decision was made just before the law was planned to start. Because of this, doctors and families can continue these medical treatments while a bigger legal case continues in the courts.

The law would have made it illegal for doctors to give puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or gender-related surgery to minors. Medical workers who broke the law could lose their licence or face lawsuits. Rights groups and parents are challenging the law, saying it is unfair and could harm children.

This case in Kansas is similar to other legal battles about gender-affirming care in the United States. Judges in other states have also paused similar laws. Experts believe the national courts may need to make a final decision in the future.