The Supreme Court's recent decision upheld a Tennessee law that bans gender affirming care for minors, reflecting a growing trend across the U.S., with half of the states now enacting similar restrictions. The ruling came after a 6-3 vote, emphasizing a political divide. Supporters believe such regulations prevent minors from irreversible medical decisions, while opponents, including the ACLU, argue this ban violates constitutional rights and discriminates against transgender youth seeking treatment for gender dysphoria, which is backed by major medical associations.
The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender affirming care for minors, reflecting growing divisions in the U.S. over transgender rights.
Supporters of the bill highlighted that the state bans certain medical procedures for minors to protect them from making irreversible decisions.
The ACLU and opposing parents argued that the ban on treatments for gender dysphoria violated equal protection rights.
The case has broader implications as half the states have adopted similar bans, sparking a cultural debate across the country.
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