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Chase Strangio: For the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court, the mission ‘is not lost on me’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chase Strangio: For the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court, the mission ‘is not lost on me’

CNN  

CNN — A single 15-minute argument in the middle of this week could change Chase Strangio’s life – and the lives of so many people like him in the United States. “Every aspect of gender-affirming care that has transformed my life,” he said, “I’m keenly aware that I want to preserve the ability for other people to access that care.” …

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Law letting Tennessee attorney general argue certain capital cases is constitutional, court rules
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Law letting Tennessee attorney general argue certain capital cases is constitutional, court rules

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee law giving the appointed state attorney general authority to argue certain death penalty cases and removing that power from the hands of locally elected district attorneys is constitutional, an appeals court has ruled. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, who stepped into the case on behalf of McKay and other district attorneys across the state, …

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Law letting Tennessee attorney general argue certain capital cases is constitutional, court rules
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Law letting Tennessee attorney general argue certain capital cases is constitutional, court rules

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Tennessee law giving the …

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Republican Officials Openly Insult Women Nearly Killed by Abortion Bans
54 years, 11 months ago

Republican Officials Openly Insult Women Nearly Killed by Abortion Bans

Slate  

For many years before S.B. A pregnant woman, the attorney general averred, may be refused a treatment if it “has the potential to harm unborn lives—an issue not implicated” when treating nonpregnant women. “Did Attorney General Ken Paxton tell you you couldn’t get an abortion?” they pressed each woman after pressing them for invasive details about their failed pregnancies. Related …

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This State Tried To Pass Anti-Trans Laws For Years. Then A Right-Wing Media Star Got Involved.
1 year, 1 month ago

This State Tried To Pass Anti-Trans Laws For Years. Then A Right-Wing Media Star Got Involved.

Huff Post  

Last September, Riley headed to their clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which was usually brimming with chatter about the day’s research and patient needs. All day people whispered about the social media posts by right-wing blogger Matt Walsh, which had gone viral the day before for claiming that doctors at Vanderbilt’s transgender health clinic “castrate” and “sterilize” children. Riley …

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Judge strikes down law allowing Tennessee attorney general to argue certain death penalty cases
1 year, 5 months ago

Judge strikes down law allowing Tennessee attorney general to argue certain death penalty cases

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Republican lawmakers violated the Tennessee Constitution when they passed a law this spring giving the state attorney general more authority to argue certain death penalty cases, according to a judge’s ruling Monday. The office of Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said it will appeal Monday’s decision, which affects death row inmate Larry McKay’s motion for another trial based …

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Tennessee attorney general says seeking clinic's transgender patient records part of fraud probe
1 year, 6 months ago

Tennessee attorney general says seeking clinic's transgender patient records part of fraud probe

The Independent  

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Ruling on Tennessee's anti-drag law leaves questions about enforcement, next steps
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruling on Tennessee's anti-drag law leaves questions about enforcement, next steps

The Independent  

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Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two years after Tennessee Gov. Then late last year, the state’s top lawyer moved to negotiate a settlement rather than defend the law, citing last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights. Two days before that, the lobbyist for his Department of Safety, Elizabeth Stroecker, told a legislative committee that reducing the age limit to 18 …

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