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Can Tennessee Ban Medical Transitions for Transgender Minors?

We the People

CHAPTER

Legal Implications of Transgender Rights

This chapter examines the Geduldig case's influence on contemporary discussions surrounding transgender rights and medical care, particularly in light of Tennessee's law on medical transitions for minors. It analyzes the differing interpretations of equal protection claims by Justice Alito and highlights the complexities of legal arguments regarding discrimination based on sex. Through a review of past Supreme Court cases, the chapter argues for the necessity of heightened scrutiny for transgender identities within the framework of the Equal Protection Clause.

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