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Supreme Court Faces Tensions Over Trans Rights Amid Protests and Legal Debates
politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Faces Tensions Over Trans Rights Amid Protests and Legal Debates

Marjorie Taylor Greene faced boos during a rally outside the US Supreme Court as she spoke against transgender rights, coinciding with the court's hearing of the US v Skrmetti case. This case will determine the constitutionality of state bans on gender-affirming care, such as the one in Tennessee. Greene's remarks were met with significant opposition from pro-trans rights supporters, while the court heard arguments from both sides, including trans attorney Chase Strangio and US solicitor general Elizabeth Prelogar, who argued against the ban.

Transgender Lawyer Makes Historic Supreme Court Appearance Amid Key Healthcare Case
law1 year ago

Transgender Lawyer Makes Historic Supreme Court Appearance Amid Key Healthcare Case

Chase Strangio, an ACLU attorney, is set to become the first known transgender lawyer to argue before the US Supreme Court in a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The case, US v. Skrmetti, could have significant implications for civil rights law, potentially impacting similar laws across the US. Strangio's argument will focus on whether the ban violates the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause, with the outcome affecting both legal precedents and the lives of transgender individuals and their families.