Supreme Court to Decide on Transgender Youth Health Care Access

Chase Strangio, the first transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court, is challenging Tennessee's ban on hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors, arguing it violates the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. The case, US v. Skrmetti, could significantly impact US transgender rights, with potential implications for laws on gendered bathrooms, school sports, and pronouns. The Biden administration supports the challenge, while Tennessee argues the treatments carry risks for young people. The Supreme Court's decision is expected by summer, amid heightened political debate over trans rights.