Supreme Court Reviews State Ban on Transgender Youth Care

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors, such as puberty blockers and hormones. The law is being contested by three transgender children and their parents, who argue it violates constitutional rights to equal protection. Proponents of the law, like Tennessee State Sen. Jack Johnson, argue it protects minors from irreversible consequences. The case highlights a broader national debate, with major medical associations supporting the treatments and critics questioning their long-term effects. A decision is expected by summer.