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Supreme Court Signals Support for Tennessee's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors

The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors amid arguments on its legality and implications.

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Updated: Dec 4th, 2024, 10:17 PM ET

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During oral arguments on December 4, 2024, the Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors. Key conservative justices expressed skepticism regarding claims of discrimination, with Chief Justice Roberts questioning the court's role in medical regulation. Advocates argued the ban protects minors from irreversible medical decisions, while opponents highlighted the law's harms. Justice Jackson voiced concerns about parallels with historic civil rights rulings, suggesting potential dangers in prioritizing state legislative intent over constitutional protections for marginalized groups. A verdict is anticipated in several months.

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