The Michael Knowles Show BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Trans Ban For Minors
Jun 18, 2025
The Supreme Court's recent ruling upheld Tennessee's ban on gender transition for minors, marking a significant moment for conservative values. The decision raises critical questions about the Equal Protection Clause and has sparked diverse opinions, even among conservative justices. The discussion delves into legal contradictions regarding transgender identity, suggesting that if adults can transition, the same logic should apply to minors. Additionally, it challenges the efficacy of current gender-affirming treatments amidst evolving societal attitudes toward gender.
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Supreme Court Upholds Trans Ban
- The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender medical treatments for minors with a 6-3 decision.
- This ruling is a significant blow to pro-trans ideology and supports states' rights to decide on this issue.
Trans Treatments Not Protected Rights
- The Court ruled transgender treatments for minors are not protected under the Equal Protection Clause despite the Bostock case.
- States can legally prohibit transgender medical interventions for children.
Conservative Justices Critique Bostock
- Justices Thomas and Alito dissented on parts of the majority reasoning but agreed states should ban transing kids.
- They criticized the Bostock decision and questioned the classification of transgenderism as a protected class.