The Supreme Court is set to consider a case involving states’ ability to prevent transgender adolescents from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy, a contentious issue that has been a focal point of political and cultural debates. Tennessee’s law prohibits these treatments for minors with gender dysphoria, citing concerns about long-term consequences and encouraging minors to embrace their assigned sex. A number of other states have also implemented restrictions on gender-affirming care, affecting potentially over 100,000 transgender adolescents. The case has drawn significant attention from medical organizations, advocacy groups, and political leaders on both sides of the debate. Lower courts have been divided in their rulings on similar bans, with some upholding them and others finding them unconstitutional. The Supreme Court’s decision could have wider implications beyond access to specific medical treatments, potentially impacting other laws targeting transgender individuals. The court’s ruling is expected by the end of June, and the outcome will shape the landscape of transgender rights and healthcare policies in the US.
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Understanding the transgender care case at the Supreme Court: What you need to know
