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And they also argue that if these kids are denied these procedures, they might kill themselves. That's a claim that has been disputed for years. Recent research suggests that young people are actually more at risk of self-harm if they're taking hormones or if they've had gender surgeries.
And they also argue that if these kids are denied these procedures, they might kill themselves. That's a claim that has been disputed for years. Recent research suggests that young people are actually more at risk of self-harm if they're taking hormones or if they've had gender surgeries.
Yes, Walsh was a major player here. He has spent the last several years exposing the gender ideology industry, particularly through an investigation into Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their gender transition procedures for kids. That September 2022 investigation prompted Tennessee lawmakers to bring forward the legislation that's at the heart of this case.
Yes, Walsh was a major player here. He has spent the last several years exposing the gender ideology industry, particularly through an investigation into Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their gender transition procedures for kids. That September 2022 investigation prompted Tennessee lawmakers to bring forward the legislation that's at the heart of this case.
And as you mentioned at the top, Walsh is actually going to be speaking at the rally today. And he'll be joined by over a dozen organizations, as well as doctors, detransitioners like Chloe Cole, activists and others. Here's Walsh's take on this case.
And as you mentioned at the top, Walsh is actually going to be speaking at the rally today. And he'll be joined by over a dozen organizations, as well as doctors, detransitioners like Chloe Cole, activists and others. Here's Walsh's take on this case.
Far left organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign have also planned protests outside the court this morning.
Far left organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign have also planned protests outside the court this morning.
Well, groups like the ACLU are arguing that Tennessee hates so-called trans youth and wants to ban them from receiving care. And the media is really echoing a lot of those claims. The ACLU is sending a trans-identifying lawyer to argue on behalf of their case.
Well, groups like the ACLU are arguing that Tennessee hates so-called trans youth and wants to ban them from receiving care. And the media is really echoing a lot of those claims. The ACLU is sending a trans-identifying lawyer to argue on behalf of their case.
That lawyer's name is Chase Strangio, a woman who identifies as a man and also underwent transgender procedures to try and look more masculine. Here's Strangio explaining how she'll argue today.
That lawyer's name is Chase Strangio, a woman who identifies as a man and also underwent transgender procedures to try and look more masculine. Here's Strangio explaining how she'll argue today.
Well, I'm told Scarametti's office will argue that the sex discrimination argument doesn't really make any sense since boys and girls are fundamentally different. They've also argued that it's the states who license doctors and regulate medical practices. And they've already pointed out that more than 20 other states have passed similar laws protecting kids.
Well, I'm told Scarametti's office will argue that the sex discrimination argument doesn't really make any sense since boys and girls are fundamentally different. They've also argued that it's the states who license doctors and regulate medical practices. And they've already pointed out that more than 20 other states have passed similar laws protecting kids.
So advocates are hoping that a Supreme Court win will embolden states across the nation to follow Tennessee's lead.
So advocates are hoping that a Supreme Court win will embolden states across the nation to follow Tennessee's lead.
Anytime.
Anytime.
Well, she just wrapped up a vacation in Hawaii in a luxurious state overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And the White House has defended her absence by saying she deserves some time off after a chaotic presidential run. But she's also been doing some strategizing.
Well, she just wrapped up a vacation in Hawaii in a luxurious state overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And the White House has defended her absence by saying she deserves some time off after a chaotic presidential run. But she's also been doing some strategizing.