Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Youth Care Sparks Criticism and Debate
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth, with Chief Justice Roberts' majority opinion avoiding broader questions of discrimination and transgender rights, while Justice Barrett's concurrence argued that discrimination against trans people isn't inherently suspect, a view countered by Justice Sotomayor. The decision reflects a conservative majority willing to limit protections for transgender individuals and leaves open the possibility of future rulings that could go further against trans rights.