Wednesday, June 18th

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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Transgender Care Ban, Marking Significant Shift in Legal Landscape
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, marking a major setback for trans youth rights nationwide. Written by the conservative majority led by Chief Justice Roberts, the decision rejects Equal Protection arguments used by the dissent, who warned that “it undermines protections for trans youth.” This ruling may impact as many as 26 other states with similar bans.
Why it matters: This sets a judicial precedent likely influencing future restrictions across state lines—and fueling legal battles ahead of the midterms. washingtonpost.com+1washingtonpost.com+1theguardian.com