2024-12-06 13:02:59
The Supreme Court is considering Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in United States v. Skrmetti. The Biden administration and the ACLU argue that the law, which restricts hormone therapy for trans children but not cisgender children, is unconstitutional sex discrimination. However, right-wing justices appeared skeptical of this argument during Wednesday’s hearing. ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, explains the stakes of this landmark case and the justices’ reactions. “It’s the courts’ role to protect constitutional rights, especially for marginalized groups,” says Strangio, emphasizing the human impact of this law. The Court’s decision, expected next year, could have major implications for transgender rights. Watch to learn more about this pivotal case and its broader impact.
