Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
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The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors, ruling that it did not violate the Constitution's equal protection clause, with a 6-3 decision. The ruling marks a setback for transgender rights, with dissenting justices warning of potential harm to affected youths. The decision emphasizes that such issues should be addressed by elected representatives rather than courts, leading to a patchwork of laws across states.

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