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Dec 2024
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The Supreme Court Takes On Transgender C...

The New York Times
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard a major case on the rights of transgender children that could help uphold or dismantle dozens of laws across the country.

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains how the questioning played out and how the justices are likely to rule. 

Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments, for The New York Times.

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