Supreme Court's Transgender Rights Debate Sparks Controversy and Fear

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States V. Skrmetti, a case challenging a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking gender transition. The case, brought by three transgender teens, a physician, and the Biden administration, argues the law is discriminatory under the Equal Protection Clause. The state defends the law as a measure to protect minors from unproven medical procedures. The decision, expected by June 2025, could impact similar laws in other states and the broader legal landscape of transgender rights.