Tennessee's Regulation of Transgender Medical Treatments for Children
Tennessee's regulation of transgender medical treatments for children is focused on protecting them from making immature decisions, not sexism. The state's top lawyer argued that the different effects of puberty-blocking drugs on male and female bodies justify the law. The Supreme Court justices, including swing voters Kavanaugh and Gorsuch, debated whether elected legislators should set rules for transgender treatments. Progressive judges and Biden's lawyers oppose the law, claiming it promotes discrimination against transgender individuals. The case revolves around the clash between transgender rights and the court's history of barring sexism.
Key Points
- Debate over whether elected legislators or courts should regulate transgender treatments
- Progressive judges and Biden's lawyers oppose the law, citing discrimination concerns
- Case highlights the clash between transgender rights and the court's history of barring sexism
Pros
- Protects children from immature decisions regarding transgender treatments
- Recognizes the different effects of treatments on male and female bodies
Cons
- Opposition claims the law promotes discrimination against transgender individuals