The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued rulings affecting gender-affirming care for transgender youth and parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ content in school curricula. Families of transgender children have expressed concern about the future availability of gender-affirming care following the Court's decision. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) described the ruling as harmful and devastating to trans youth. Concurrently, the Court allowed parents to opt their elementary-aged children out of reading storybooks centered on gender identity and sexual orientation, a decision criticized by several state officials and advocacy groups. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell called the ruling "deeply disappointing," while Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker warned it sets a dangerous precedent against inclusive education. Critics argue the decision could lead to increased school book bans, censorship, and exclusion of LGBTQ+ stories nationwide. Liberal justices dissented, warning the ruling could cause harm to children and the LGBTQ community. Democratic lawmakers and education advocates highlighted the ruling's negative impact on students' understanding and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals. The Supreme Court is also expected to address a backlog of transgender-related cases following a Tennessee ban ruling. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin described the implications of the LGBTQ books ruling as "breathtaking."