Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a potential landmark decision, upheld Tennessee’s law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, saying children who seek the treatment don’t qualify as a protected class.

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National story. 57 articles from 35 sources. 34 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jun 19, 2025.

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Ohio Capital JournalLeft· Jun 19, 2025

US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender-affirming care for minors • Ohio Capital Journal

Maryland MattersLean Left· Jun 19, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors

SC Daily GazetteLeft· Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on transgender medical care for minors • SC Daily Gazette

Tennessee LookoutLeft· Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender affirming care for minors • Tennessee Lookout

Michigan AdvanceLeft· Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender affirming care for minors • Michigan Advance

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Deseret NewsCenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds ban on medical treatment for transgender minors

UPICenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court affirms Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for youth

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KRDOCenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

KVIA El PasoCenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

Local News 8Center· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

STATCenter· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care delivers major setback for transgender rights

Texas StandardCenter· Jun 18, 2025· ran in 2 outlets

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors

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AleteiaLean Right· Jun 19, 2025

Court sides with Tennessee in child gender transition ban

New York PostLean Right· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender treatment for minors

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ReasonLean Right· Jun 18, 2025

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee law banning medical transition for transgender kids

ReasonLean Right· Jun 18, 2025

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee law banning medical transition for transgender kids

Hot AirRight· Jun 18, 2025

SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender Affirming Care

NewsBustersRight· Jun 18, 2025

SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Child Hormonal Mutilation: Legacy Media SAD

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth

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