Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

Published June 24, 2024 7:36 AM

By MARK SHERMAN
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is stepping into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear appeals from the Biden administration and families seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care. The justices’ action Monday comes as Republican-led states have restricted health care for transgender people, school sports participation, bathroom usage and drag shows. The administration and Democratic-led states have extended protections for transgender people. The case before the high court involves a law in effect in Tennessee restricting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. Actor Elliot Page was among 57 transgender people who joined a legal filing in support of Supreme Court review.

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