Georgia pushes forward with trans sports restrictions, appeals ruling on prison health care

Georgia is poised to enact two significant policy changes targeting transgender residents: a new statewide restriction on transgender student athletes and an appeal to reinstate a ban on gender-affirming care in prisons. Supporters say the measures protect fairness in sports and maintain security in corrections. Critics argue they are unnecessary, expensive, and harmful to communities already facing disproportionate barriers.Trans sports ban set to take effect in 2026Under a law taking effect Ju