The fate of a first-of-its-kind law restricting drag in Tennessee is now in the hands of a federal judge. Attorneys in a legal challenge to the new law delivered closing arguments Tuesday.
DOJ sues Tennessee over law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids is facing another challenge. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against the state, arguing that the new law violates the Fourteenth Amendment and will deny “medically necessary care” for trans youth.
LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Tennessee over law blocking hormone therapy for trans youth
Several LGBTQ advocacy groups are suing Tennessee over a new law that bans transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming health care, including hormone therapy or puberty blockers.
No changes to retention law for this year’s third graders, despite months of pressure from parents and educators
This year’s third graders will likely face the consequences of a law that parents, teachers and school district officials have spent months fighting to change.
Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law
Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
Justin Jones is reappointed to Tennessee House seat, just days after expulsion
At least 30 members of Nashville’s Metro Council have released statements declaring their intent to vote Jones back into the District 52 seat. He will need a simple majority of the 40-member council to reclaim it.
Democratic lawmakers facing expulsion remain defiant ahead of Thursday’s vote
Democratic state lawmakers say that their possible expulsion from the Tennessee General Assembly is a threat to democracy.
Narrow exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion ban are heading to the governor’s desk
Tennessee’s Senate has passed narrow exceptions to the state’s abortion ban, which is among the strictest in the country. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
With Nashville’s lawsuit against the state still pending, Metro Council is meeting again to discuss new district maps
Metro Council is set to hold another meeting Tuesday night, as time runs out on their redistricting efforts.
With calls for gun reform growing louder, Tennessee GOP is deferring legislative action and targeting three Dems with expulsion
As calls from students and other local gun reform activists intensify, Tennessee lawmakers are deferring action on gun legislation. And three Democratic legislators who’ve been outspoken advocates for change could now be expelled from office.
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