SUMMARY: A Missouri court has upheld the state’s ban on surgical or medically induced gender transition operations for minors. The ruling, made by Judge Craig Carter, noted the lack of consensus on medical ethics in treating adolescent gender dysphoria, leaving such debates to the legislature. The ACLU and a legal group representing a St. Louis County family plan to appeal, deeming the decision discriminatory. The law allows mental health counseling but prohibits hormone therapy or transition surgeries for minors. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey praised the ruling, asserting it protects children unable to make informed decisions about significant bodily changes.

The judge said heaping piles of witness testimony and evidence stacked in the courtroom were really better suited for legislators or medical experts to sort out. ACLU of Missouri immediately announced plans to appeal, characterizing the decision as “a troubling acceptance of discrimination.”

FULL STORY: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/missouri-court-upholds-ban-transgender-care-for-minors-appeal-planned/63-e2a48eaa-1c1b-415b-98a3-f2985d1e927e
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SUMMARY: Missouri’s congressional delegation is demanding answers from President Biden about the release of violent Venezuelan prison gang members from the Tren De Aragua (TdA) in the state. TdA members, involved in crimes like murder, human trafficking, and drug smuggling, are linked to over 100 law enforcement investigations. After two TdA members were stopped in Missouri, ICE advised their release due to Venezuela’s refusal to accept deported citizens. Lawmakers criticized Biden for not pressuring Venezuela and for releasing dangerous individuals into communities. They also urged him to disclose the number of TdA members still in the U.S. awaiting deportation.

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SUMMARY: A 16-year-old hockey player from CBC High School was critically injured in a highway shooting on I55 while returning home from a game. As the community reacts, local hockey teams have come together in support of the Brown family, with a game between Sekman and CBC canceled in light of the tragedy. The family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and continues to seek prayers for their son. Hockey organizations are also collecting donations for the family. Meanwhile, CBC administrators plan a prayer service and counseling for students, while urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact police.

As hockey teams competed Sunday afternoon in south St. Louis County, the absence of one family was felt at the Kennedy Recreation Center.

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