Supreme Court to Hear Biden's Challenge to Tennessee's Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban
June 24, 2024The 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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The Guardian • Jun 24, 2024
US supreme court to weigh in on transgender healthcare ban for minorsBBC News • Jun 24, 2024
US Supreme Court to hear Tennessee transgender care caseYahoo News • Jun 24, 2024
Supreme Court takes case on gender-affirming care for minors