Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

In U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court is reviewing Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors, with implications for sex discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause. Discussions reveal a conservative inclination to uphold the law, which prohibits treatments found beneficial for gender dysphoria and raises concerns over civil rights protections for transgender youth. Protests occurred outside the court, featuring speeches from supporters advocating for access to gender-affirming care. The Biden administration argues this ban constitutes sex discrimination, while experts warn of potential mental health impacts on transgender minors as the court's decision could influence similar laws across the country.

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