The conservative-majority Supreme Court is considering upholding a Tennessee law that restricts gender transition treatments, challenging by the Biden administration and transgender teens and their families. There is debate over whether the law qualifies as sex discrimination, with conservative justices questioning if courts should second-guess the state legislature on this issue. The Biden administration argues that gender-affirming treatments can be medically necessary and cites endorsements from health authorities in Europe. The case has a broad impact with over 20 other states passing similar laws. Supporters and opponents of the Tennessee law have been vocal, with supporters arguing for the right for transgender individuals to access necessary treatments. The law bans gender transition surgery for minors, puberty blockers, and hormone therapy. Challengers argue that the law discriminates against transgender patients and violates the 14th Amendment, calling for strict scrutiny from the courts. The state of Tennessee argues that the law is not sex discrimination but a form of medical regulation that applies equally to everyone. The Supreme Court has previously allowed Idaho to mostly enforce a similar law, indicating a potential direction for this case. A ruling is expected by the end of June.
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