Justice Department takes on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

The Biden administration has filed a lawsuit against Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, alleging that it violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. The law, signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee last month, prohibits transgender youth from accessing certain medically necessary care while allowing others access to the same or similar care. At least 11 Republican-led states have total or partial bans on gender-affirming care for minors. The law in Tennessee allows parents and legal guardians to face legal action if violating the state's ban and allows the state's attorney general to fine healthcare providers for providing care.