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Supreme Court Overturns Key Rulings on Transgender Rights

7/10/2025

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Supreme Court Reevaluates Trans Rights

In a pivotal move on June 30, the Supreme Court overturned previous rulings on gender-affirming care and transgender rights, urging lower courts to reevaluate these critical issues. The earlier decision in Skrmetti upheld bans on care for minors, creating uncertainty around equal protection. Future cases promise to further illuminate the fight for LGBTQ rights and against discrimination.

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Trans Shelter Opens

In January 2024, Yerevan welcomed a groundbreaking shelter for transgender individuals, a beacon of hope amid Russia's harsh anti-LGBTQ laws. Run by Centre T, this sanctuary offers not just temporary housing but vital support for those escaping persecution. Residents bravely confront the dual struggles of seeking stable jobs and embracing their identities in a society still rife with prejudice.

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Supreme Court Reevaluates Trans Rights

In a pivotal move on June 30, the Supreme Court overturned previous rulings on gender-affirming care and transgender rights, urging lower courts to reevaluate these critical issues. The earlier decision in Skrmetti upheld bans on care for minors, creating uncertainty around equal protection. Future cases promise to further illuminate the fight for LGBTQ rights and against discrimination.

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