Overview of the U.S. v. Scurmedi Case

The U.S. v. Scurmedi case centers on a Tennessee law that bans the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking to change their gender. The law, supported by parents of transgender minors, is being challenged on the grounds of sex discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause. Both a federal trial court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Tennessee's law, arguing that it aligns with the state's interest in protecting minors from unproven medical procedures. The Supreme Court's involvement focuses specifically on the constitutional claims raised by the Biden administration regarding discrimination against transgender individuals.