In a significant ruling, the US Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors, emphasizing the decision should fall to the democratic process rather than the judiciary. This controversial ruling allows similar bans in 27 states, raising concerns within legal and LGBTQ+ communities about discrimination and the implications for trans youth. Chief Justice John Roberts led the majority decision, stating that the Court did not need to assess the law’s merits and stressing that transgender status doesn't fit into established immutable classes like race or sex.
While the justices did not rule on the merits of bans on gender-affirming healthcare, the implications for trans youth across the country are significant.
Chief Justice Roberts emphasized that the Court should not impose heightened scrutiny on Tennessee's law, suggesting the decision should be left to the democratic process.
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