Legal Battles Surround Healthcare Rights for Transgender Youth in Tennessee

Federal hearings on transgender youth healthcare laws in Tennessee reflect larger ongoing national debates on medical rights and parental consent.

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Federal court hearings in New Hampshire address challenges to Tennessee's controversial ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, questioning constitutional rights and the impact on vulnerable teens' mental health. Parents and advocates argue for necessary medical treatments, while critics push back against government intervention in family medical decisions. The upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case US v Skrmetti, involving testimonies deemed biased, may have profound implications for transgender rights and access to care across the nation.

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