Supreme Court Debates Trans Rights and Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal case on transgender rights, focusing on a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The justices, particularly the conservative majority, seemed inclined to uphold the law, potentially allowing states to restrict such care for both minors and adults. This could lead to a significant shift in how sex-based discrimination is treated under the Constitution, moving away from the precedent set by United States v. Virginia, which requires heightened scrutiny for all gender-based classifications. The decision, expected by June 2025, could have far-reaching implications for anti-discrimination laws.