Overview

• The Supreme Court will review a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors, with arguments set for the fall term.
• The case challenges whether such bans violate the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause.
• Lower courts have issued conflicting rulings on similar laws, leading to legal uncertainty nationwide.
• The decision could impact ongoing legal battles in states like Florida and Texas, where similar bans have been enacted.
• Major medical associations argue that gender-affirming care is essential and supported by evidence-based standards.