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Supreme Court Shake-Up: Military Draft for Ultra-Orthodox Men and Transgender Rights Cases

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Find out how the Israeli Supreme Court's decision on military draft and the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on transgender rights are causing waves in the legal world!

The Israeli Supreme Court made a groundbreaking ruling, mandating the military draft of ultra-Orthodox men, potentially destabilizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken on cases challenging state laws on transgender healthcare, sparking debates on gender-affirming care rights. The legal landscapes in both countries are evolving, with significant implications for religious freedoms and LGBTQ+ rights.

In a surprising move, the Israeli Supreme Court also ordered the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men into the military due to the absence of a specific law. This decision may lead to a shift in the country's compulsory service system. On the other hand, the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of transgender healthcare bans highlights the ongoing battle for transgender rights and access to medical treatments.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox lawmakers are now facing pressure to comply with the military draft ruling, potentially reshaping the country's political alliances. In the U.S., the Supreme Court's upcoming rulings on transgender rights could set a precedent for future legal battles on gender identity and healthcare access.

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Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox must serve in military (ABC News)

Israel's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for military service, a decision that could ...

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Israel's Supreme Court orders conscription for ultra-Orthodox men (Aljazeera.com)

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox must serve in military, Supreme Court rules in ... (NBC News)

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Israeli Supreme Court rules ultra-Orthodox must serve in the military (The Washington Post)

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Israeli Supreme Court rules that the military must begin drafting ultra ... (NPR)

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The Latest | Israeli military must draft ultra-Orthodox men, Supreme ... (The Associated Press)

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for military service.

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Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox men must serve in military (MarketWatch)

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Document indicates Supreme Court will punt Idaho emergency ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

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