Several transgender youth, their parents and a doctor sued Tennessee over its March 2023 ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, arguing it violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. This challenge marks a significant moment as it could influence similar legal frameworks in other states.
The Tennessee law bars using puberty blockers and hormone therapy as part of gender-affirming care. However, those treatments can still be utilized for non-gender-related medical issues, highlighting the inconsistency in the application of medical care.
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