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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Over Tennessee Ban on Transgender Procedures for Minors

The federal government claims the law, which bans puberty blockers and procedures for minors who identify as transgender, violates the equal protection clause.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Over Tennessee Ban on Transgender Procedures for Minors
The Supreme Court in Washington on Feb. 21, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Matthew Vadum
Matthew Vadum
10/18/2024|Updated: 10/20/2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 18 scheduled oral argument in the federal government’s challenge to a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and other medical services for minors who identify as transgender.

The hearing in United States v. Skrmetti will take place on Dec. 4, the high court announced. Respondent Jonathan Skrmetti is the attorney general of Tennessee.

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