The Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case on transgender rights in December. The case involves Tennessee's law banning puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender minors. The Justice Department and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) oppose the ban, which has been challenged by three transgender minors, their parents, and a doctor. The ACLU noted that similar prohibitions have been rejected in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, and Kentucky. The case will be heard after the presidential election, and oral arguments are scheduled for December 4.
Supreme Court to Tackle Transgender Youth Medical Treatments in Upcoming Session In a highly anticipated move, the Supreme Court has set the stage for a pivotal decision on transgender rights, scheduling a critical case for its December session. The case challenges Tennessee's…
The Tennessee case was brought by three transgender minors, their parents and a doctor who had 16 transgender youths as patients who are challenging the ban. https://t.co/bxtzqQ8zbT
The ACLU said courts have rejected such prohibitions on medical treatment for transgender youths in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana and Kentucky. https://t.co/bxtzqQ8zbT