WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following news release: Today the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee's ban on affirming care for transgender youth. It was apparent that there are justices eager to allow any and all discrimination against transgender people, and likewise that Tennessee's reasoning would extend to prohibitions on care to transgender adults. The liberal justices were incredulous at Tennessee's claims that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: On December 4th, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for US v. Skrmetti, the first ever case addressing the constitutionality of bans on medical care for transgender youth. This case challenges Tennessee's law (Senate Bill 1), that bans affirming healthcare treatments for transgender youth in the state and could determine whether the law violates the Equal Protection Clause of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Brady, GIFFORDS Law Center, and March for Our Lives respond to oral argument in US v. Skrmetti * * * Today, GIFFORDS Law Center, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Team ENOUGH, and March For Our Lives, responded to oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti before the United States Supreme Court. This case holds serious implications for the mental well being of young pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Democracy Forward, a legal organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Targets Transgender Youth and Bans Them From Gender-Affirming Health Care * * * The United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could determine if Tennessee is allowed to discriminate against transgender yo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 5 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Chase Strangio, co-director of the American Civil Liberties Union's LGBTQ & HIV Project, today presented on behalf of the plaintiffs at oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued on behalf of the Department of Justice. The outcome of the DOJ's challenge to the Sixth Circuit's decision will determine how Kentucky's case, as well as Te more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Trump Should Let SCOTUS Back Bans on Puberty Blockers for Gender-Confused Kids By Leor Sapir, Erin Friday Parents of gender-distressed children are following the Supreme Court case US vs. Skrmetti with great anxiety. The case raises the question of whether a Tennessee law banning puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for purposes of changing a minor's sex c more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The Mechanical Licensing Collective issued the following news release: * * * The MLC's Distributor Unmatched Recordings Portal (DURP) expands its reach, helping to connect even more independent creators with their unmatched royalties. * * * The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announces that it has now enrolled more than 100 partners in its Distributor Unmatched Recordings Portal (DURP). These partners serve customers in more than 20 countries and inc more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that challenges an active Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming hormone therapies for transgender people under 18 and encourages civilians to sue any health care provider assisting with safe, necessary, lifesaving health care to transgender youth. This case serves as the first time the SC more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: Today, for the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging a ban on gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary youth as violating the Constitution of the United States. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, was brought by the ACLU, the ACLU of TN, and Lambda Legal -- with the Biden administration later joining -- after Tennessee first enacted the ban.  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The Supreme Court today held oral arguments in a landmark case brought by three families and a medical provider challenging a ban on gender-affirming hormonal therapies for transgender youth. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, began when an initial lawsu more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 2 -- Outdoor Industry Association posted the following news release: (AUSTIN, TEXAS) - Switchback at The Running Event (TRE), the showcase collection of outdoor businesses at TRE, wrapped up its fall event amidst the high energy and heavy retailer traffic of a record-setting gathering. Successfully blending anchor brands and emerging leaders, Switchback at TRE delivered strong results for attendees and a boost of momentum as the outdoor industry began its countdown towa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation and the Tennessee Trucking Foundation each donated $5,000 to help purchase car seats for parents and guardians in Tennessee who are unable to afford them. The combined $10,000 donation for the second straight year to the Ollie Otter Booster Seat and Seat Belt Safety Program will provide up to 200 car seats or booster seats to Tennes more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Travel Association joined Rep. Diana Harshbarger, the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and local leaders for a "Travel Works for America" Power Hour at The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge on November 25. The discussion focused on policies to accelerate the region's recovery from Hurricane Helene. "It is vital we continue working wit more PR