Supreme Court rules trans people not entitled to most equal protections under law
The full consequences of this decision are wide, and will be hard to predict, but it is safe to say that every trans person has had their rights reduced.
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The full consequences of this decision are wide, and will be hard to predict, but it is safe to say that every trans person has had their rights reduced.
The Supreme Court will hear the case during the next court session, and a ruling will be issued by June 2027.
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