BISMARCK, N.D. (FOX 9) - North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.

North Dakota's gender-affirming care for children ban upheld

What we know:

According to the Associated Press (AP) , District Judge Jackson Lofgren's decision said that the law banning gender-affirming care for children discriminates on age and medical purposes, not sex.

Judge Lofgren said that there is little evidence the North Dakota Legislature passed the law for "an invidious discriminatory purpose," AP reported.

"The evidence establishes there is an ongoing international debate regarding the safety and effectiveness of the medical procedures prohibited by the Health Care Law. Where there is uncertainty, deference is given to the Legislature to decide where th

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