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On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court.

The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances.&nbsp;

The next term of the court, which begins in October and ends in June 2025, is likely to include oral arguments and verdict.

The case is the first in which the conservative-majority court, which has a 6-3 majority, will rule on a case involving teen transgender rights, which has been a contentious subject in both the healthcare and education sectors.

New federal regulations aimed at safeguarding transgender students are among the many safeguards for transgender individuals that the administration and Democratic-led states have expanded.

The Tennessee law that limits puberty blockers and hormone treatment for transgender kids is the subject of the case before the court. After being blocked by lower courts, laws in Tennessee and Kentucky were finally permitted to go into force by the federal appeals court in Cincinnati.

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Counsel for the transgender teenagers in Tennessee told the judges, "Without this Court's prompt intervention, transgender youth and their families will remain in limbo, uncertain of whether and where they can access needed medical care."

The Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who starred in films like "Juno," "Inception," and "The Umbrella Academy," is one among the 57 transgender individuals who have signed a legal filing endorsing a Supreme Court review.

Even though these therapies have been accessible in the US for more than ten years and are supported by significant medical associations, South Carolina became the 25th state last month to pass legislation limiting or outlawing gender-affirming medical therapy for younger transgender patients.

Previously, when lower courts had blocked the state limitations on such therapies, the justices had authorised Idaho to impose them widely.

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There are laws in at least 24 states that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in specific sports for women or girls. At least 11 states have passed legislation prohibiting transgender women and girls from using the women's and girls' restrooms in public schools, as well as in some other types of government buildings.

"The future of countless transgender youth in this and future generations rests on this court adhering to the facts, the Constitution and its modern precedent,” Chase Strangio, a lawyer at the American Civil Liberties Union, told NBC news.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court. The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances.

On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court. The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances. The next term of the court, which begins in October and ends in June 2025, is likely to include oral arguments and verdict. The case is the first in which the conservative-majority court, which has a 6-3 majority, will rule on a case involving teen transgender rights, which has been a contentious subject in both the healthcare and education sectors. New federal regulations aimed at safeguarding transgender students are among the many safeguards for transgender individuals that the administration and Democratic-led states have expanded. The Tennessee law that limits puberty blockers and hormone treatment for transgender kids is the subject of the case before the court. After being blocked by lower courts, laws in Tennessee and Kentucky were finally permitted to go into force by the federal appeals court in Cincinnati. Also read: US prosecutors push for criminal charges against Boeing over 737 Max crash settlement breach – Reports Counsel for the transgender teenagers in Tennessee told the judges, "Without this Court's prompt intervention, transgender youth and their families will remain in limbo, uncertain of whether and where they can access needed medical care." The Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who starred in films like "Juno," "Inception," and "The Umbrella Academy," is one among the 57 transgender individuals who have signed a legal filing endorsing a Supreme Court review. Even though these therapies have been accessible in the US for more than ten years and are supported by significant medical associations, South Carolina became the 25th state last month to pass legislation limiting or outlawing gender-affirming medical therapy for younger transgender patients. Previously, when lower courts had blocked the state limitations on such therapies, the justices had authorised Idaho to impose them widely. Watch | LGBTQ pride flags to be banned from flying at US embassies × There are laws in at least 24 states that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in specific sports for women or girls. At least 11 states have passed legislation prohibiting transgender women and girls from using the women's and girls' restrooms in public schools, as well as in some other types of government buildings. "The future of countless transgender youth in this and future generations rests on this court adhering to the facts, the Constitution and its modern precedent,” Chase Strangio, a lawyer at the American Civil Liberties Union, told NBC news. (With inputs from agencies)

US Supreme Court to weigh landmark case on gender-affirming healthcare amid nationwide restrictions

Former US President Donald Trump's key advisors have presented him with a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war if he wins the Presidential elections, scheduled to take place later this year.

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In a decision that might split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, the Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 25) mandated that the state start enlisting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminarians in the military.

"At the height of a difficult war, the burden of inequality is more than ever acute," the court said in a&nbsp;unanimous ruling.

The two ultra-Orthodox parties that Netanyahu's coalition depends on see conscription exemptions as essential to keeping their members in religious seminaries and away from a military that may challenge their traditional values.

The party leaders expressed disappointment with the decision, but they did not pose a direct challenge to the government.

But the possibility that the military, supported by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, may begin to enlist the seminary students might raise tensions in Netanyahu's already fragile government.

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The ultra-Orthodox conscription waiver has gained particular attention since Israel's military forces are being overworked in a multifront conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

The country's law requires the majority of Jewish Israelis to enlist in the military at 18, serving for two years for women and three years for men.&nbsp;

While some do serve, members of the 21 per cent Arab minority in Israel are exempt, as are students attending ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminaries, who have also had long-standing exemptions.

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The government has continued to permit seminary students to avoid serving despite the statute regulating their exemption expiring last year.

The Supreme Court decided that the state had to draft them if there was no new legal foundation for the exemption.

In addition, the decision prohibited seminaries from receiving state funding if students withdrew from duty without permission or exception.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a decision that might split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, the Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 25) mandated that the state start enlisting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminarians in the military.

In a decision that might split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, the Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 25) mandated that the state start enlisting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminarians in the military. "At the height of a difficult war, the burden of inequality is more than ever acute," the court said in a unanimous ruling. The two ultra-Orthodox parties that Netanyahu's coalition depends on see conscription exemptions as essential to keeping their members in religious seminaries and away from a military that may challenge their traditional values. The party leaders expressed disappointment with the decision, but they did not pose a direct challenge to the government. But the possibility that the military, supported by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, may begin to enlist the seminary students might raise tensions in Netanyahu's already fragile government. Also read: ICC warrants for Russian military figures is 'important decision': Kyiv The ultra-Orthodox conscription waiver has gained particular attention since Israel's military forces are being overworked in a multifront conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The country's law requires the majority of Jewish Israelis to enlist in the military at 18, serving for two years for women and three years for men. While some do serve, members of the 21 per cent Arab minority in Israel are exempt, as are students attending ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminaries, who have also had long-standing exemptions. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Israel's offensive in Lebanon will pull Iran in war, says US × The government has continued to permit seminary students to avoid serving despite the statute regulating their exemption expiring last year. The Supreme Court decided that the state had to draft them if there was no new legal foundation for the exemption. In addition, the decision prohibited seminaries from receiving state funding if students withdrew from duty without permission or exception. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Supreme Court orders military conscription for ultra-orthodox Jewish students

Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine - if he wins the presidential election - that involves telling Ukraine it will only get more U.S. weapons if it enters into peace talks.

The United States would at the same time warn Moscow that any refusal to negotiate would result in increased U.S. support for Ukraine, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, one of Trump's national security advisers, said in an interview.

Under the plan drawn up by Kellogg and Fred Fleitz, who both served as chiefs of staff in Trump's National Security Council during his 2017-2021 presidency, there would be a ceasefire based on prevailing battle lines during peace talks.

They have presented their strategy to Trump, and the former president responded favorably, Fleitz said. "I'm not claiming he agreed with it or agreed with every word of it, but we were pleased to get the feedback we did," he said.

However, Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said only statements made by Trump or authorized members of his campaign should be deemed official.

The strategy outlined by Kellogg and Fleitz is the most detailed plan yet by associates of Trump, who has said he could quickly settle the war in Ukraine if he beats President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election, though he has not discussed specifics.

The proposal would mark a big shift in the U.S. position on the war and would face opposition from European allies and within Trump's own Republican Party.

The Kremlin said that any peace plan proposed by a possible future Trump administration would have to reflect the reality on the ground but that Russian President Vladimir Putin remained open to talks.

"The value of any plan lies in the nuances and in taking into account the real state of affairs on the ground," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters.

"President Putin has repeatedly said that Russia has been and remains open to negotiations, taking into account the real state of affairs on the ground," he said. "We remain open to negotiations."

Ukraine's foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on the plan.

NATO MEMBERSHIP ON HOLD

The core elements of the plan were outlined in a publicly available research paper published by the "America First Policy Institute," a Trump-friendly think tank where Kellogg and Fleitz hold leadership positions.

Kellogg said it would be crucial to get Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table quickly if Trump wins the election.

"We tell the Ukrainians, 'You've got to come to the table, and if you don't come to the table, support from the United States will dry up,'" he said. "And you tell Putin, 'He's got to come to the table and if you don't come to the table, then we'll give Ukrainians everything they need to kill you in the field.'"

According to their research paper, Moscow would also be coaxed to the table with the promise of NATO membership for Ukraine being put off for an extended period.

Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine in February 2022. Until some gains by Russia in recent months, the front lines barely moved since the end of that year, despite tens of thousands of dead on both sides in relentless trench warfare, the bloodiest fighting in Europe since World War Two.

Fleitz said Ukraine need not formally cede territory to Russia under their plan. Still, he said, Ukraine was unlikely to regain effective control of all its territory in the near term.

"Our concern is that this has become a war of attrition that's going to kill a whole generation of young men," he said.

A lasting peace in Ukraine would require additional security guarantees for Ukraine, Kellogg and Fleitz said. Fleitz added that "arming Ukraine to the teeth" was likely to be a key element of that.

"President Trump has repeatedly stated that a top priority in his second term will be to quickly negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war," Trump spokesperson Cheung said. "The war between Russia and Ukraine never would have happened if Donald J. Trump were president. So sad."

The Biden campaign said Trump is not interested in standing up to Putin.

"Donald Trump heaps praise on Vladimir Putin every chance he gets, and he's made clear he won't stand&nbsp;against Putin or stand up for democracy," campaign spokesperson James Singer said.

UPPER HAND

Some Republicans will be reticent to pay for more resources to Ukraine under the plan. The U.S. has spent more than $70 billion on military aid for Ukraine since Moscow's invasion.

"What (Trump's supporters) want to do is reduce aid, if not turn off the spigot," said Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations.

Putin said this month that the war could end if Ukraine agreed to drop its ambitions to join NATO and hand over four eastern and southern provinces claimed by Russia.

During a meeting of the United Nations Security Council last week, French and British ambassadors reiterated their view that peace can only be sought when Russia withdraws from Ukrainian territory, a position Kyiv shares.

Several analysts also expressed concern that the plan by Kellogg and Fleitz could give Moscow the upper hand in talks.

"What Kellogg is describing is a process slanted toward Ukraine giving up all of the territory that Russia now occupies," said Daniel Fried, a former assistant secretary of state who worked on Russia policy.

During a podcast interview last week, Trump ruled out committing U.S. troops to Ukraine and appeared skeptical of making Ukraine a NATO member. He has indicated he would quickly move to cut aid to Kyiv if elected.

Biden has consistently pushed for more Ukraine aid, and his administration supports its eventual ascension to NATO. Earlier in June, Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement

Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine - if he wins the presidential election - that involves telling Ukraine it will only get more U.

Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine - if he wins the presidential election - that involves telling Ukraine it will only get more U.S. weapons if it enters into peace talks. The United States would at the same time warn Moscow that any refusal to negotiate would result in increased U.S. support for Ukraine, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, one of Trump's national security advisers, said in an interview. Under the plan drawn up by Kellogg and Fred Fleitz, who both served as chiefs of staff in Trump's National Security Council during his 2017-2021 presidency, there would be a ceasefire based on prevailing battle lines during peace talks. They have presented their strategy to Trump, and the former president responded favorably, Fleitz said. "I'm not claiming he agreed with it or agreed with every word of it, but we were pleased to get the feedback we did," he said. However, Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said only statements made by Trump or authorized members of his campaign should be deemed official. The strategy outlined by Kellogg and Fleitz is the most detailed plan yet by associates of Trump, who has said he could quickly settle the war in Ukraine if he beats President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election, though he has not discussed specifics. The proposal would mark a big shift in the U.S. position on the war and would face opposition from European allies and within Trump's own Republican Party. The Kremlin said that any peace plan proposed by a possible future Trump administration would have to reflect the reality on the ground but that Russian President Vladimir Putin remained open to talks. "The value of any plan lies in the nuances and in taking into account the real state of affairs on the ground," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters. "President Putin has repeatedly said that Russia has been and remains open to negotiations, taking into account the real state of affairs on the ground," he said. "We remain open to negotiations." Ukraine's foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on the plan. NATO MEMBERSHIP ON HOLD The core elements of the plan were outlined in a publicly available research paper published by the "America First Policy Institute," a Trump-friendly think tank where Kellogg and Fleitz hold leadership positions. Kellogg said it would be crucial to get Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table quickly if Trump wins the election. "We tell the Ukrainians, 'You've got to come to the table, and if you don't come to the table, support from the United States will dry up,'" he said. "And you tell Putin, 'He's got to come to the table and if you don't come to the table, then we'll give Ukrainians everything they need to kill you in the field.'" According to their research paper, Moscow would also be coaxed to the table with the promise of NATO membership for Ukraine being put off for an extended period. Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine in February 2022. Until some gains by Russia in recent months, the front lines barely moved since the end of that year, despite tens of thousands of dead on both sides in relentless trench warfare, the bloodiest fighting in Europe since World War Two. Fleitz said Ukraine need not formally cede territory to Russia under their plan. Still, he said, Ukraine was unlikely to regain effective control of all its territory in the near term. "Our concern is that this has become a war of attrition that's going to kill a whole generation of young men," he said. A lasting peace in Ukraine would require additional security guarantees for Ukraine, Kellogg and Fleitz said. Fleitz added that "arming Ukraine to the teeth" was likely to be a key element of that. "President Trump has repeatedly stated that a top priority in his second term will be to quickly negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war," Trump spokesperson Cheung said. "The war between Russia and Ukraine never would have happened if Donald J. Trump were president. So sad." The Biden campaign said Trump is not interested in standing up to Putin. "Donald Trump heaps praise on Vladimir Putin every chance he gets, and he's made clear he won't stand against Putin or stand up for democracy," campaign spokesperson James Singer said. UPPER HAND Some Republicans will be reticent to pay for more resources to Ukraine under the plan. The U.S. has spent more than $70 billion on military aid for Ukraine since Moscow's invasion. "What (Trump's supporters) want to do is reduce aid, if not turn off the spigot," said Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations. Putin said this month that the war could end if Ukraine agreed to drop its ambitions to join NATO and hand over four eastern and southern provinces claimed by Russia. During a meeting of the United Nations Security Council last week, French and British ambassadors reiterated their view that peace can only be sought when Russia withdraws from Ukrainian territory, a position Kyiv shares. Several analysts also expressed concern that the plan by Kellogg and Fleitz could give Moscow the upper hand in talks. "What Kellogg is describing is a process slanted toward Ukraine giving up all of the territory that Russia now occupies," said Daniel Fried, a former assistant secretary of state who worked on Russia policy. During a podcast interview last week, Trump ruled out committing U.S. troops to Ukraine and appeared skeptical of making Ukraine a NATO member. He has indicated he would quickly move to cut aid to Kyiv if elected. Biden has consistently pushed for more Ukraine aid, and his administration supports its eventual ascension to NATO. Earlier in June, Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday (June 25) said it has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military chief over alleged crimes during Russia's war against Ukraine.

The arrest warrants for the Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu were issued on Monday but were made public on Tuesday.

Both Shoigu and Gerasimov were accused of having committed war crimes for directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects and crimes against humanity over "inhumane acts" during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ICC said in a&nbsp;statement.

ICC judges said there were "reasonable grounds to believe that the two suspects bear responsibility for missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023."

The court stated that the Russian air offensive was "directed against civilian objects" and even if the targets the strikes were aimed at were military, the civilian damage "would have been clearly excessive to the anticipated military advantage."

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<h2>Ukraine hails decision</h2>

Ukraine hailing the move by the International Criminal Court (ICC) called it an "important decision".

"Shoigu and Gerasimov bear individual responsibility. This is an important decision. Everyone will be held accountable for evil," the presidency's chief of staff Andriy Yermak wrote on social media.

<h2>'ICC warrant for ex-minister Shoigu insignificant,' says Russia</h2>

Russia's security council condemning the ICC decision, calling it "insignificant".

"The decision by the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court over the secretary of the security council, Sergei Shoigu, is insignificant," the council's press service said, the TASS news agency reported.

"It's all hot air since the ICC's jurisdiction does not cover Russia" and the decision was taken "as part of the West's hybrid war against our country", the press service said.

Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin removed Shoigu from his post as defence minister and appointed him as Secretary of Russia's powerful Security Council.

Andrei Belousov took over Shoigu's position as the defence minister.

(With inputs from agencies)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday (June 25) said it has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military chief over alleged crimes during Russia's war against Ukraine.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday (June 25) said it has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military chief over alleged crimes during Russia's war against Ukraine. The arrest warrants for the Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu were issued on Monday but were made public on Tuesday. Both Shoigu and Gerasimov were accused of having committed war crimes for directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects and crimes against humanity over "inhumane acts" during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ICC said in a statement. ICC judges said there were "reasonable grounds to believe that the two suspects bear responsibility for missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023." The court stated that the Russian air offensive was "directed against civilian objects" and even if the targets the strikes were aimed at were military, the civilian damage "would have been clearly excessive to the anticipated military advantage." Also read: Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces top military commander for 'causing mass casualties' on Russia front Ukraine hails decision Ukraine hailing the move by the International Criminal Court (ICC) called it an "important decision". "Shoigu and Gerasimov bear individual responsibility. This is an important decision. Everyone will be held accountable for evil," the presidency's chief of staff Andriy Yermak wrote on social media. 'ICC warrant for ex-minister Shoigu insignificant,' says Russia Russia's security council condemning the ICC decision, calling it "insignificant". "The decision by the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court over the secretary of the security council, Sergei Shoigu, is insignificant," the council's press service said, the TASS news agency reported. "It's all hot air since the ICC's jurisdiction does not cover Russia" and the decision was taken "as part of the West's hybrid war against our country", the press service said. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin removed Shoigu from his post as defence minister and appointed him as Secretary of Russia's powerful Security Council. Andrei Belousov took over Shoigu's position as the defence minister. (With inputs from agencies)

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The European Union will open membership talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, giving the country a political boost in the midst of its war against Russia's invasion. Watch in for more details!

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