The high court upheld a Tennessee law banning such procedures, reinforcing state authority on the issue
The U.S. Supreme Court this week upheld a Tennessee law that bans gender-related surgeries for minors, a decision that could shape similar laws in other states. The 6–3 ruling affirms that states have the authority to restrict these medical procedures for youth, even as the issue remains deeply divisive across the country. Where do you stand? Cast your vote in this week’s poll.
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Lars Larson reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding a Tennessee law banning gender-related surgeries for minors, condemning the ongoing practice across the...
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