Judge refuses to reverse ruling on trans youth health care law on AG’s request
The Tennessee State Capitol as seen on Jan. 8, 2020. Republican lawmakers in Tennessee passed a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Judge Eli Richardson of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee issued a temporary and partial injunction against the law Wednesday, June 28. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
The injunction will be in place until the lawsuit runs its course. Supporters of the law say they’re prepared to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Gender-affirming care Tennessee State Government Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan SkrmettiIan Round
Ian Round is The Daily Memphian’s state government reporter based in Nashville. He came to Tennessee from Maryland, where he reported on local politics for Baltimore Brew. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in December 2019.
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