The Supreme Court on Oct. 18 scheduled argument in the federal government’s challenge to a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and medical treatments for minors who identify as transgender.
The hearing in United States v. Skrmetti will take place on Dec. 4, the court announced. Respondent Jonathan Skrmetti is the attorney general of Tennessee.
Several states have enacted legislation regarding transgender individuals’ treatments, participation in school sports, use of gender-specific bathrooms, and drag shows.
At least 24 states have passed legislation banning transgender surgery for minors, according to the Movement Advancement Project. On the other hand, 16 states and the District of Columbia have approved legislation protecting youth access to transgender medical treatment, according to the group….