Supreme Court to Hear Biden's Challenge to Tennessee's Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban

June 24, 2024
Supreme Court to Hear Biden's Challenge to Tennessee's Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban
  • The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the Biden administration against Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

  • This is the first time the Supreme Court will consider arguments on medical treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for transgender children.

  • The ACLU and Lambda Legal are challenging the law, claiming it violates equal protection under the law.

  • The lawsuit was initially brought by three transgender teenagers, their parents, and a physician.

  • The case is scheduled for a hearing in autumn with a decision expected by June or July 2025.

  • This case is pivotal for the rights of transgender youth to access necessary healthcare and is part of a wider conflict over transgender rights.

  • Some Republican-led states have imposed restrictions on treatments for transgender minors.

  • The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for transgender rights and healthcare access for minors across the nation.

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