What A Day Will Supreme Court Uphold A Trans Youth Healthcare Ban?
Dec 4, 2024
Sruti Swaminathan, a staff attorney with the ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV project, dives into the critical Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenging a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for trans minors. She discusses the risks this poses to trans youth and the medical community's support for such care. The conversation highlights the intertwined struggles for trans rights and reproductive freedom, emphasizing broader implications for civil rights in today’s political climate.
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Supreme Court Case on Trans Youth Healthcare
- The Supreme Court is hearing the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
- Similar bans exist in about half of U.S. states, impacting access to care despite support from major medical groups.
Background on Tennessee's Ban and Lawsuit
- Shruthi Swaminathan discusses Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for trans minors, highlighting its impact on access to care.
- The ACLU and the Biden administration joined forces in the lawsuit to support the affected families and challenge the law's constitutionality.
Types of Care at Stake
- The case focuses on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans youth, not surgical interventions.
- This clarification is important due to media misconceptions about trans youth accessing surgeries.