

Justices Likely to Uphold Transgender Health Care Ban
Dec 5, 2024
David Cole is a Georgetown Law professor and former ACLU legal director, while Michele Goodwin Bratcher is a co-director of the O’Neill Institute at Georgetown Law. They delve into the Supreme Court's challenging discussions on Tennessee's ban of gender-affirming care for minors. Key topics include the clash between conservative and liberal judicial perspectives, the emotional toll on families, and the legal complexities surrounding health care rights for transgender individuals. The implications of potential discrimination claims and the fundamental need for sound medical understanding in legislation are also explored.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Transgender Health Care and the Judiciary
02:20 • 10min
Debating Gender-Affirming Care
12:49 • 13min
Judicial Skepticism on Transgender Health Care Efficacy
26:09 • 2min
Transgender Health Care: Legal and Medical Complexities
27:55 • 7min
Implications of Transgender Health Care Bans and State Responses
35:12 • 2min