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Supreme Court reviews state restrictions on transgender youth medical care.


The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Tennessee law that restricts gender transition care for minors. Conservative justices questioned the issue as a medical regulation rather than sex discrimination. The case has broad implications for transgender rights, as more than 20 states have passed similar laws. The Biden administration and transgender teens argue that the law is discriminatory. The state attorney general defends the law as a necessary restriction, arguing that changes in gender-affirming treatments make it a matter of medical regulation. Major medical organizations support gender-affirming treatments, while conservative figures question their effectiveness. The case could have a significant impact on the rights of transgender individuals. The court previously allowed Idaho to enforce a similar law, with dissent from liberal justices. The case is expected to be decided by June, with the possibility of the incoming administration changing the government’s position on the law. Ultimately, the case reflects the ongoing culture war issue of transgender rights in the United States.

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