Supreme Court Oral Arguments [23-477] United States v. Skrmetti
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Dec 4, 2024 In this discussion, Elizabeth B. Prelogar, a Supreme Court advocate, leads a compelling examination of Tennessee's SB1 law restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, stressing its implications under the Equal Protection Clause. J. Matthew Rice, representing the opponents, argues on the violation of equal protection rights, while Chase B. Strangio highlights the mental health benefits of allowed treatments. The conversation dives into the legal complexities surrounding parental rights, the impact on transgender youth, and the necessity for judicial scrutiny of discriminatory regulations.
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Sex-Based Regulation
- SB1 regulates by drawing sex-based lines and aims to encourage minors to appreciate their sex.
- The law restricts medical care only when it leads to physical changes differing from birth sex.
Age and Sex Classification
- SB1 is not an outright ban, but applies only to minors, raising the question of age classification.
- The law combines an age classification with a sex restriction, affecting adolescents seeking medication inconsistent with their sex.
Medical Evidence Debate
- The efficacy of gender-affirming treatment for transgender adolescents is debated.
- Studies like the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare and the Cass report question the benefits outweighing the risks.