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Justice Department Upholds Tennessee's Ban on Trans Youth Care

7/22/2025

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The Justice Department has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, declaring it not in the public's interest. This move comes after a conservative Supreme Court ruling backed the ban. While major medical associations champion gender-affirming care, it faces mounting political resistance amid the Trump administration's influence.

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The Justice Department has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, declaring it not in the public's interest. This move comes after a conservative Supreme Court ruling backed the ban. While major medical associations champion gender-affirming care, it faces mounting political resistance amid the Trump administration's influence.