What A Day How The Supreme Court Just Failed Trans Youth
8 snips
Jun 19, 2025 
Leah Litman, author of the bestseller *Lawless* and host of *Strict Scrutiny*, dives into the implications of the Supreme Court's recent ruling that upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. She highlights the concerning repercussions for trans rights across the country, discusses parallels with restrictive abortion laws, and emphasizes the urgent need for activism in light of these legal challenges. Litman also touches on the broader political landscape and the impact of these decisions on vulnerable communities.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Supreme Court's Trans Care Ban
- The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors by a 6-3 ideological split.
- This ruling implicitly supports similar bans in 24 other U.S. states, affecting many transgender youths and families.
Court opts for Deference on Bans
- The main legal issue was whether such bans should receive heightened scrutiny or be granted deference by courts.
- The Court favored deference, letting Tennessee's law stand and punishing healthcare providers who offer banned treatments.
Court Denies Sex and Gender Discrimination
- The Court ruled the law neither discriminates based on sex nor gender identity, despite evident distinctions affecting transgender youth.
- This reasoning threatens existing legal protections against discrimination on these grounds.
