Supreme Court to Hear Pivotal Case on Trans Youth Healthcare Bans

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will address the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

U.S. v. Skrmetti challenges Tennessee's Senate Bill 1, which bans gender-affirming treatments like hormones and puberty blockers for minors.
The case could set a precedent for the legality of similar bans in 24 states, where gender-affirming care for trans youth is currently prohibited.
The Supreme Court's decision may influence federal policies on gender-affirming care, especially if a future administration aims to impose nationwide restrictions.
Arguments are expected in December, with a ruling likely by June or July 2025, as the court navigates its first major case on transgender healthcare rights.
Advocacy groups emphasize the case's potential impact on broader healthcare rights, drawing parallels to the Supreme Court's previous ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health.