Advisory Opinions Skrmetti and Certiorari
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Jun 19, 2025 Tune in as hosts dissect the recent Supreme Court ruling on Tennessee's law banning transgender medical interventions for minors, exploring its implications for legal protections. They tackle the complexities of judicial interpretation, discrimination, and the intersection of age and gender identity in healthcare. The conversation also delves into the controversial ban on TikTok and unique alliances seen in recent court decisions. With a mix of serious analysis and witty commentary, listeners gain insights into the legal challenges surrounding transgender rights and healthcare access.
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Tennessee Law Targets Age, Not Gender
- The Supreme Court ruled Tennessee's law bans treatment by age, not transgender status.
- This classification involves age and medical use, subjected only to rational basis review.
Medical Treatment Limits for Minors
- The law bans certain medical treatments deemed harmful for minors, not all transgender care.
- Social transitioning remains allowed; only specific medical interventions are restricted.
Transgender Status Not Suspect Class
- Courts apply strict scrutiny only to suspect classes with historic de jure discrimination.
- Transgender status was ruled non-suspect due to lack of immutability, discrete identity, and long legislative discrimination.
