Catholic healthcare providers can't be forced to do gender surgeries: U.S. Court
Summary
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration cannot compel Catholic healthcare providers to perform gender transition surgeries, citing a violation of their religious freedoms. The courts found that enforcing this requirement under the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits sex discrimination in healthcare, infringes on the religious rights protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This ruling highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding healthcare provisions and religious beliefs in the context of gender identity and transition-related care.
Relevance
This is an important contribution to the debates surrounding whether catholic healthcare providers can be forced to violate their religious principles. Here the U.S. courts upheld religious freedom rights for catholic institutions and healthcare providers.