US Supreme Court considering transgender rights and healthcare for under-18s

The US Supreme Court is considering upholding a Tennessee law denying puberty blockers and hormone therapy for under-18s, sparking a debate on transgender rights. Chase Strangio, the first trans lawyer to appear before the Supreme Court, argued in favor of these treatments.

Debate over Tennessee law banning sex change drugs and procedures for minors

Liberal-leaning Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor compared the risks of puberty blockers and sex-mutilating surgeries for minors to the risks of taking Aspirin during oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti. The debate revolves around Tennessee's law banning sex change drugs and procedures for minors who believe they are transgender.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on Tennessee Law Banning Gender Affirming Hormone Treatments for Minors

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender affirming hormone treatments for patients under 18, with a decision expected in 2025. The case revolves around equal protection of the law for trans minors.

Supreme Court to Weigh Tennessee Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The Supreme Court will consider whether a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors is constitutional. The Biden administration is challenging the law, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment. Several GOP-led states have enacted similar restrictions on transgender healthcare.