South Dakota settles discrimination case for $300K after pulling contract from transgender advocacy group

Transformation Project sued over canceled health worker contract

John Hult SD Searchlight

Feb 02, 2024

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Opponents of the state's ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender children gather at Van Eps Park in downtown Sioux Falls on July 28, 2023. The protesters called for state lawmakers to repeal the ban. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) — Opponents of the state’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender children gather at Van Eps Park in downtown Sioux Falls on July 28, 2023. The protesters called for state lawmakers to repeal the ban. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)

The state of South Dakota has issued an apology letter and a $300,000 payment to a transgender advocacy …

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John Hult SD Searchlight

John is the senior reporter for South Dakota Searchlight. He has more than 15 years experience covering criminal justice, the environment and public affairs in South Dakota, including more than a decade at the Sioux falls Argus Leader.