Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Medical Care for Minors

The case could set a precedent affecting similar laws in 24 other states and reshape legal interpretations of sex discrimination and parental rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors.
The central legal question is whether the ban violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause by discriminating based on sex or transgender status.
Advocates for the law argue it protects minors from irreversible medical interventions, while opponents claim it infringes on parental rights and discriminates against transgender youth.
A majority of justices appeared skeptical of arguments equating the ban with unconstitutional sex-based discrimination, signaling a potential ruling in favor of Tennessee's law.
The decision, expected in June 2025, could have wide-reaching implications for transgender rights and the regulation of medical care for minors across the United States.