Legal Battle Over Transgender Minors' Care

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard a major case on the rights of transgender children that could help uphold or dismantle dozens of laws across the country.

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains how the questioning played out and how the justices are likely to rule. 

Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments, for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.
• For families of transgender children, Tennessee’s ban forces hard choices.

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