Transgender kids in nearly half of all U.S. states will not be able to access gender-affirming care after Wednesday’s landmark Supreme Court decision.
Trump nominates Tennessee attorney to federal appeals court, marking first judicial pick of second term
Whitney Hermandorfer has the led the Tennessee AG’s Strategic Litigation Unit, where she defended the state’s near-total abortion ban.
TN’s ‘drag ban’ is here to stay. Here’s why LGBTQ advocates don’t mind.
Tennessee lawmakers are celebrating as the state’s so-called drag ban remains in place indefinitely. LGBTQ advocates also see the decision as a win.
Tennessee drag ban to stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear the case
Tennessee’s ban on drag in public spaces will remain in effect, as the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to take up a legal challenge to the law. Another suit could give LGTBQ advocates another shot at challenging the ban.
Under Trump, DOJ withdraws support for transgender youth in Tennessee case at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Department of Justice notified the high court Friday that the U.S. is now backing the state of Tennessee and its ban on care.
Listen: As the U.S. Supreme Court takes up Tennessee’s ban on transgender healthcare, more families are leaving the state
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care is constitutional. Some families of transgender kids have left the state.
Disenfranchised Tennesseans will have their votes counted in the 2024 election, officials say
The votes of six formerly incarcerated Tennesseans will be counted in the 2024 election, despite a state election policy that disqualifies them from voting. The decision from Tennessee’s coordinator of elections comes as the state continues to oppose restoring the voting rights of Tennesseans with certain felony convictions.
Disenfranchised Tennesseans can vote in this election, Nashville judge rules
Monday’s ruling has opened the door for disenfranchised Tennesseans to cast a ballot, but the final decision still rests in the state election commission’s hands.
Nashville’s DA secretly recorded defense attorneys, investigation finds. Tennessee’s AG won’t prosecute.
Former members of District Attorney Glenn Funk’s staff told investigators that it was common practice to record criminal defense attorneys.