On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a 6-3 ruling. The court found no violation of the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause, which was challenged by three transgender teens and their parents, alongside a physician. The decision allows states to impose similar bans, impacting transgender rights nationwide. Gender-affirming care, which aids in aligning one's body with their gender identity, is now prohibited for minors under this ruling, although specifics on other medical conditions are exempted.
This case represents the first time the Supreme Court has addressed the validity of state bans on gender-affirming care for minors.
The ruling affirmed that states can implement laws banning gender-affirming care, establishing a significant legal precedent affecting transgender rights.
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