Transgender Teen In Texas Pulled From Class, Interrogated

A 13-year-old transgender teen in Texas was pulled out of his classroom and interrogated by Department of Family and Protective Services investigators thanks to orders from Gov. Greg Abbott (R) who believes providing trans kids with gender-affirming care is “child abuse.”

Mom says trans eighth-grader was questioned by Texas officials at school https://t.co/jaBA4vEfzb

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 9, 2022

From the Washington Post:

The nearly hour-long interview touched on a range of personal topics — from the teen’s medical history to his gender dysphoria diagnosis to his suicide attempt years back, court records state.

The interrogation left the boy — identified under the pseudonym Steve Koe — shaking and distressed, according to a signed declaration from his mother, named as Carol Koe.

A report of the interrogation is part of a lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal, the ACLU and other LGBTQ advocates seeking to block investigations into families providing gender-affirming care to their transgender children. Related: Biden Condemns Attacks On Transgender Teens In Texas Another mother (listed as Samantha Poe in court documents) has a 14-year-old child who is “exploring what a social transition feels like.” Even though the child isn’t currently undergoing gender-affirming medical care, an abuse investigation against the mother was initiated in February. According to court docs, that investigation has left the child with “suicidal ideations.” Judge Amy Clark Meachum ordered two investigations in cases linked to the lawsuit halted in July. Read the full report here.

Texas officials are engaging in child abuse, traumatizing trans kids & their families. It’s indefensible. American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association & the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry all support gender affirming care for transgender youth. https://t.co/FlNr7LdDFx

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) September 9, 2022